Micronesia recognizes independence of Kosovo

The Federated States of Micronesia, an island nation located in the Pacific Ocean, has recognized the independence of Kosovo

(KosovoCompromise Staff) Monday, December 08, 2008

"Micronesian ambassador to the UN Jeem Lippwe, informed Kosovo foreign minister

Skender Hyseni that Micronesia recognized the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state," a statement of the Pristina authorities said.

Out of 192UN members, 53 have recognized Kosovo's unilateral secession.