New Kosova Report

Saudi Arabia recognizes Kosovo

Monday, 20 April 2009

Today, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign country, informs the Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry.

"In accordance with religious and cultural ties with the people of Kosovo, and in a sign of respect for the will of the people of Kosovo to gain independence, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announces the recognition of the Republic of Kosovo and hopes that this development will contribute positively to improving security and stability in Kosovo and its neighboring countries, "said the announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia becomes the 58th country to recognize Kosovo as indepedent and sovereign.

Saudi Arabia is an Arab country and the largest country of the Arabian Peninsula. It has an estimated population of 27.6 million, and its size is approximately 2,150,000 square kilometres (830,000 sq mi).

The Kingdom is sometimes called "The Land of the Two Holy Mosques" in reference to Makkah and Medinah, the two holiest places in Islam.

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cassandra said:

	... Thanks alot Saudi Arabia! We are very thankfull to your people and your kingdom! As an albanian muslim i´d like to say we dont have anything against arabs, and we shall countinue to visit mekka and medina inshallah. peace
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April 29, 2009
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Ian, UK said:

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@ Zbedan

No I did say and mean Iraq. They will not recognise Kosovo any time soon. Yes they may be a US puppet state, however Iraq has a big problems with Kurds. Iraq will not recognise any time soon.
Another reason why I was not talking about Iran is because I was talking about Arab states. Iran is not an Arab sate. Only a few small pockets of Arabs live in Iran near the boarder to Iraq. Iran will also not recognise Kosovo anytime soon either.
Also you said that Tunisia is Morocco's backyard. I think you meant that Tunisia is Algeria's backyard. Morocco and Tunis do not share a common boarder. Italy has good relations with Tunisia at the moment. I would not be "surprised" if Tunisia or Algeria recognise Kosovo. I would if Morocco recognised since they have there own problems in the Western Sahara.

April 27, 2009
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Zbedan said:

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@Ian:

I guess you meant IRAN not Iraq will not recognize Dardania soon,since Iraq nowadays is a US puppet state and don't have other choice but recognizing,liking it or not.

@Fatih

Tunisia is Morocco's Backyard,they will follow wathever Morocco does.I just don't understand why Algeria don't want to recognize,since they support West Sahara independence movement and Kosova's worldwide recognition would give hope to West Sahara's case...

April 26, 2009
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fatih koparan said:

	... i agree with Ian but i am not sure about Tunisia and Iraq.they might recognize Kosova after a few more Arab states do...The USA and Turkey has good relations with Iraq.the only thing they are scarred of is its own breakaway region kurdistan.when the time comes Iraq will recognize Kosova
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April 26, 2009
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Qamil said:

	... Selam Walekum ,Falemnderimi i takone ALLhUT qe na ndihmoi te behemi shtet i 2 shqiptare e pastaje miqeve tone kudo qe jene ne bote,saudi e falemndreojme perzemrishte po te gjithe shtete arabe jane vonuare adashte shume me herte te bjne nje gje te tille..ISHALLA ZOTI JU NDIHMONE TE TJERVE TE BJNE NJE GJE TE TILLE..SHTEI KOSOVESE ESHTE REALITETEI BOTESE..
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April 25, 2009
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Ian, UK said:

	... Not all Arab states will follow. I predict that Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Yemen, Jordan, Kuwait, Comoros and Lebanon will be the only "expected" follow up recognitions. Iraq, Syria, Egypt, Sudan, Somalia, Libya, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco ect will not recognise Kosovo any time soon. Anyway thank you Saudi Arabia.
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April 24, 2009
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bluerose799 said:

	... Thanks Saudis ... “Selam Alekum”… “Mashalah”… To France … Uh La La La …
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April 24, 2009
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Valon. New York said:

	... I hope to see Saudi Arabia encourage more of the OIC and OPEC member states to do the same. In a religious moral sense to the OIC and an economically beneficial sense to the OPEC.
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April 24, 2009
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berishaj said:

	... We are very thankfull for this recognition. I hope we will strength the relation between Kosova and Saudi Arabia! Cos we never forget bad things... but we also never forget good things that people do to us!!
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April 23, 2009
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ahmed, maldives said:

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With Saudi and UAE among those recognising Kosovo, the path is now open for other Gulf States to recognise Kosovo. I believe the President of Kosovo must now apply to become member of OIC: Current Secretary General of OIC is from Turkey - so, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Malaysia, Maldives, Senegal, Gambia and Afghanistan can co-spsonsor the application of Kosovo for membership of OIC. Next meeting of OIC Foreign Ministers is in Damascus in June.

April 22, 2009
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kicker said:

	... Thanks a lot Saudi Arabia. this means a lot to us. These recognitions make us work harder and harder, to become everyday more democratic country, to emprove our life standard, and acomplishe our mission-To Become a member of UN Council, NATO and EU. Saudi Arabia has e very respectful place in our new state. GOD bless Republic of Kosovo and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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April 21, 2009
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Albani said:

	... Thank you BIG time to the holly kingdom, this is a very important recognition which will have major influence on other Arab and Muslim countries to recognise us and INSHALLAH this HAJJ Albanian Muslims from Kosova will have it even easier to travel to the holly city of Makah even though we didn’t have many problems in the past.
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April 21, 2009
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NoolaV said:

	... God will bless you Saudi Arabia!
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April 21, 2009
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Hamad - Saudi Arabia, Jeddah said:

	... We are honored to have a relation with your country, we love Kosovo ppl and Kosovo culture.. can't wait to meet with some you guys here in Saudi.
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April 21, 2009
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Hamad - Saudi Arabia, Jeddah said:

	... We are honored to have relation with your country. we love your country and your culture... can't wait to see you guys in Saudi soon.
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April 21, 2009
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Antypolityk said:

	... FERIK RDC: In Saudi Arabia there are no President. Saudi Arabia is a kingdom, not a republic
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April 21, 2009
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ferik rdc said:

	... thank you very much saudi arabian president for reconigzed rep of kosova,yuhuuuuuuuuuuuu we wait more country ..... thanks all arabian people
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