Denmark–Kosovo relations explained

Denmark–Kosovo relations are foreign relations between Denmark and Kosovo. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and Denmark recognized it on 21 February 2008.^[1] Ambassador of Denmark to Kosovo, subordinate to the embassy in Vienna, Austria from 6 March 2008.^[2]

Military

Denmark contributed up to 308 soldiers to the NATO-led Kosovo Force. In November 2010, a 152-member unit remained in the force.^[3]

Prison lease

Denmark and Kosovo has signed an agreement for Denmark to rent 300 prison cells in Kosovo, which Denmark plans to use for prison sentenced migrants.^[4]

See also

• Foreign relations of Denmark
• Foreign relations of Kosovo
• Denmark–Serbia relations

External links

• DENMARK, KOSOVO SIGN DEPORTATION TREATY
• Kosovo Repatriation Country Survey: Denmark: Kosovo

Notes and References

1. Web site: DENMARK RECOGNISES KOSOVO . ambprag.um.dk . 22 February 2008 . 2008-02-22 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20090124024741/http://www.ambprag.um.dk/en/menu/TheEmbassy/News/DenmarkrecognisesKosovo.htm . 2009-01-24 .
2. Web site: Denmark's relations with Kosovo . da . ambwien.um.dk . 6 March 2008 . 2008-05-16 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081227141901/http://www.ambwien.um.dk/da/menu/Kosovo/DanmarksForbindelserMedKosovo/ . December 27, 2008 .
3. http://www.nato.int/kfor/structur/nations/placemap/kfor_placemat.pdf "Kosovo Force (KFOR)"
4. Web site: Denmark to rent 300 prison cells in Kosovo to ease overcrowding. 20 December 2021.