Category: Recognitions

Due to a misunderstanding that apparently occurred between the Liaison Office of Malaysia in Prishtina and the Malaysian Government, the Liaison Office communicated by mistake that Kuala Lumpur has recognized Kosova. This happened on 20th of February 2008 during the meeting between the Cabinet of the President of Republic of Kosova and the Malaysian Liaison Office.

As it turns out, Malaysia has not yet formally recognized the independence of Republic of Kosova. Malaysia has welcomed Kosovar independence.

Explanation by Republic of Kosova Presidency regarding Malaysian recognition (in Albanian)

Update 1: According to sources who contacted the Malaysian Embassy in Washington D.C., Malaysia has recognised republic of Kosova.

The KosovaThanksYou team is currently trying to confirm conflicting reports from the media regarding Malaysia recognition of Kosova. The team has confirmed reports from official sources and has made inquiries in order to clarify the issue.

Republic of Kosova Presidency on Malaysia deciding to recognize Kosova

Malaysia Foreign Ministry statement in support of Kosovar independence

Statement by Malaysia’s Foreign Minister regarding Kosovar recognition

Also, due to a technical mistake in our applicaiton while updating the links earlier today Malaysia was removed from the list for a period of five minutes.

The Kosova Thanks You team received confirmation of this news today from the Mission of the Republic of Marshall Islands to the United Nations in New York and the Office of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosova.

Liechtenstein has formally recognized Kosova on March 25, 2008, but it is made public on March 28, 2008.

[Update]
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of S. Korea confirmed for Kosova Thanks You team that South Korea has officially recognized Kosova as an independent state early on March 28, 2008.

S.Korea to Back Kosovo Independence