NAIROBI, Kenya – Serbia has condemned Kenya’s decision to recognize Kosovo’s independence, labeling it a violation of international law and a breach of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1244.
Through its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Serbia stated that Resolution 1244 guarantees Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The ministry expressed disappointment, calling Kenya’s move a disregard of the UN Charter, particularly during its 80th anniversary year.
“This decision undermines efforts to promote constructive dialogue, regional stability, and respect for the international legal order,” the ministry noted, emphasizing that the recognition of Kosovo contradicts the principles of the Non-Aligned Movement, where Serbia and Kenya have historically cooperated.
Serbia warned of taking diplomatic and political measures against this “unfriendly act” while reaffirming its commitment to defending its territorial integrity through legal and diplomatic channels.
Kenya’s decision to recognize Kosovo makes it the first country to do so in nearly five years, as confirmed by Albanian President Bajram Begaj.
The announcement followed a meeting between Kosovo’s Special Envoy Behgjet Pacolli and Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi.
Kosovo, which declared independence from Serbia in 2008, is recognized by over 110 countries, including the United States and most of Europe, but remains unrecognized by the United Nations due to opposition from Serbia and allies such as Russia and China.
