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Mauritania recognizes Kosovo independence

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The Islamic Republic of Mauritania recognizes the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state and has decided to establish diplomatic relations, informs the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mauritania.
 
"After intensive communications between the Foreign Ministries of the Republic of Kosovo and the Islamic Republic of Mauritania and meetings at the foreign ministers of both countries, the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, on 12 January 2010, has taken the decision to recognize Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state,"confirms the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo, through a press release.

The announcement was made today for recognition through the General Consulate of the Republic of Kosovo in New York, with a  note verbale from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, sent the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo.

"Referring to the letter of his Excellency, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo Skender Hyseni, sent to Foreign Minister and the cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Mauritania has the honor to notify the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kosovo that the Islamic Republic of Mauritania has recognized Kosovo as an independent and sovereign country and has taken the decision to establish diplomatic relations at ambassadorial level," reads the note verbale recognition.

Mauritania has expressed the conviction that this decision opens great opportunities for the development of bilateral relations and cooperation with mutual interest in all aspects, political, economic, social and cultural.
 
Mauritania is the 65th country to recognize Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state. 
 
Mauritania is located in Northwest Africa with size of 1,030,700 km2 and population of 3,291,000.



Comments (3)

Illyrian Princess said:

Illyrian Princess
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Thank You Mauritania!!! It's good to see the world care and accept.
 
January 16, 2010
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milaim said:

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thank you very much Mauritania, this is great news for us, where is Jeremic????you see that no one listen you, wait and see, you will have more surprises soon.
 
January 14, 2010
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muhamed.b said:

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Thank you. The republic of Mauritania, as you all know we do need your support and keep our freindship going to the highest level, and hope that soon the rest of Islamic countries will follow you on your decision to recognize us.. may allah bless you all,, selam alejkum...
 
January 13, 2010
Votes: +2

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