Sweden, Holland recognize Kosovo’s secession
Sweden and Holland have decided to recognize Kosovo’s secession on Tuesday.
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Wednesday, March 05, 2008
"It is a unique situation. It is the first time in almost a century that we have had to decide on a unique, new state on the European continent," Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt said.
Neighbouring Finland was due to recognize Kosovo at the end of this week according to recent statements by President Tarja Halonen and Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen.
Twenty-four states have recognized Kosovo's secession to date.
