Kosovo–Maldives relations

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Kosovan–Maldivian relations

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Kosovo–Maldives relations are the bilateral relations between Kosovo and the Maldives. Kosovo declared its independence from Serbia on 17 February 2008 and the Maldives recognised it on 19 February 2009. On 16 April 2009, Kosovo and the Maldives established diplomatic relations with one another.

## History

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### Maldivian support at the ICJ

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Main article: International Court of Justice advisory opinion on Kosovo's declaration of independence

The Maldives was absent at the 8 October 2008 United Nations General Assembly vote regarding an ICJ hearing on the legality of Kosovo's independence.[1][2] On 21 April 2009, it was announced by the ICJ that the Maldives was one of the 36 UN member states to summit a written statement to the ICJ regarding the legality of Kosovo's unilaterally proclaimed independence. The Maldives written statement is in favour and supports the legality of Kosovo's independence from Serbia.[3][4]

The ICJ ruled that Kosovo's declaration of independence was legal.[5]

### Bribery accusations

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On 7 March 2009, the Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed asked police to investigate the allegations of a US$2 million bribe given to Maldivian government officials to recognise Kosovo as an independent state.[6] On 17 March, People's Majlis National Security Committee launched probe into Islamic Democratic Party's allegations regarding the bribery.[7] Balkan Insight reported that Kosovo businessman, Behgjet Pacolli, who also heads the New Kosovo Alliance party, has denied any involvement in the bribery case and stated that he only lobbied for the recognition of Kosovo.[8] Foreign Minister Ahmed Shaheed was cross-examined by the parliamentary committee on 28 March.[9] The police investigation was closed on 6 May 2009, concluding that there was no evidence of corruption and the diplomatic process was conducted according to international standards; the NSC investigation was suspended.[10]

### De-recognition claim

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In January 2023, Serbian president Aleksandar Vučić claimed that the Maldives, had withdrawn recognition of Kosovo.[11]

In May 2023 the spokesperson for the president of the Maldives refuted Serbian claims that the Maldives had de-recognised Kosovo, explicitly labelling Serbia's claims as "false".[12] The Maldivian government sent greetings to the president of Kosovo on the occasion of Kosovo's independence day on 17 February in 2024 and again in 2025, confirming the continuation of diplomatic recognition.[13][14]

## See also

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* Foreign relations of Kosovo
* Foreign relations of the Maldives

## References

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1. ^ "Backing Request by Serbia, General Assembly Decides to Seek International Court of Justice Ruling on Legality of Kosovo's Independence". United Nations. 8 October 2008. Retrieved 12 October 2008.
2. ^ ODS Team. "Ods Home Page" (PDF). United Nations. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2009. Retrieved 24 April 2009.
3. ^ "Accordance with International Law of the Unilateral Declaration of Independence by the Provisional Institutions of Self-Government of Kosovo (Request for Advisory Opinion) – Filing of written statements and of a written contribution" (PDF). International Court of Justice. 21 April 2009. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 June 2011. Retrieved 23 April 2009.
4. ^ "35 countries to take part in ICJ case" Archived 7 June 2011 at the Wayback Machine b92.net 21 April 2009 Link accessed 27 July 2009
5. ^ "Kosovo independence declaration deemed legal". Reuters. 22 July 2010. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
6. ^ President orders bribery investigation Archived 5 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
7. ^ Parliament launches bribery investigation Archived 22 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine
8. ^ Majlis Committee launches probe into IDP allegations on Kosovo[permanent dead link]
9. ^ Parliament cross-examines foreign minister Archived 13 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine
10. ^ "No evidence of bribery in Kosovo investigation". Minivan News. 6 May 2009. Archived from the original on 29 May 2009. Retrieved 24 July 2009.
11. ^ Ozturk, Talha (4 January 2023). "Serbia claims 9 countries withdrew recognition of Kosovo". Anadolu Agency.
12. ^ "Maldives government refutes Serbian President's claim". The Edition.
13. ^ "The President sends Independence Day greetings to the President and Prime Minister of Kosovo".
14. ^ "Foreign Minister Dr. Khaleel sends greetings to the Foreign Minister of Kosovo the occasion of the Independence Day of Kosovo".

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