Germany recognises Kosovo
20/02/2008 18:01  - (SA)  

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Berliln - Germany has followed the US, France and Britain in extending formal recognition to Kosovo as a sovereign state, following the breakaway Serbian province's weekend declaration of independence.

President Horst Koehler would send a diplomatic note to Kosovo President Fatmir Sejdiu in Pristina during the course of Wednesday following a decision by the cabinet, a spokesperson for Koehler's office said.

The last state recognised in this way by Germany was another product of the break-up of the former Yugoslavia, Montenegro, on June 14 2006.

The formal recognition had been expected. On Monday, Chancellor Angela Merkel described Kosovo as "sui generis" - an isolated case not comparable to separatist movements in other countries.

Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier made clear following a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels the same day that recognition was pending. - Sapa-dpa

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