Cameroon–Kosovo relations explained

Cameroonian–Kosovar relations are foreign relations between Cameroon and Kosovo. Formal diplomatic relations between two states are non-existent as Cameroon does not recognize Kosovo as a sovereign state.

History

In January 2011, the General Secretary of Cameroon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ferdinand Ngoh Ngoh, reportedly said that his government could not deny that Kosovo's independence was irreversible, but that it would have to be careful on how to proceed in order not to create a situation that would damage Cameroon's interests and position in the world.[1]

In November 2011, in a meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister of Kosovo, Behgjet Pacolli, Cameroon's prime minister, Philémon Yang, reportedly said that the recognition of Kosovo was underway.[2]

In a 15 November 2012 meeting with Kosovo's Foreign Minister, Enver Hoxhaj, the Minister Delegate of Cameroon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Adoum Gargoum, said that his country has no political or legal reasons not to recognise Kosovo's independence, expressing the sympathy of his people for the people of Kosovo.[3]

In 2018, Cameroon was one of 51 countries to vote against Kosovo's bid to joint Interpol, effectively blocking it from becoming a member country of the organization.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.flyingforkosovo.com/?p=1777 Cameroon
  2. http://www.telegrafi.com/lajme/pacolli-njohja-nga-kameruni-ne-proces-e-siper-2-18445.html Pacolli: Njohja nga Kameruni në proces e sipër
  3. http://www.mfa-ks.net/?page=1,4,1489 Ministri Hoxhaj kërkon njohjen nga Kameruni
  4. Web site: Who was with Serbia, which of our neighbors voted for Kosovo. 2021-07-17. B92.net. en.