India will not recognize Kosovo
India will not recognize Kosovo's independence after the opinion on Kosovo's unilateral proclamation given by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
(KosovoCompromise Staff) Tuesday, August 10, 2010
"We are analyzing the ICJ's opinion on Kosovo. Our stance on the unilateral Kosovo independence declaration has not changed," spokesperson for the Indian Foreign Ministry Vishnu Prakash.
The ICJ stated on July 22 that Kosovo did not violate international law with its unilateral proclamation of independence.
Indian officials stated earlier that the countriy's stance on Kosovo is based on India's "firm position that all countries need to fully respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all other countries."
Indian officials also stated that they are concerned that the Kosovo question could lead to a "dangerous precedent" for other cases of unilateral secession around the world.
India is also dealing with a secessionist movement in some provinces of its own territory.
Kosovo proclaimed its unilateral independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008 and since then, 69 countries have recognized the southern Serbian province as an independent state
The ICJ stated on July 22 that Kosovo did not violate international law with its unilateral proclamation of independence.
Indian officials stated earlier that the countriy's stance on Kosovo is based on India's "firm position that all countries need to fully respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all other countries."
Indian officials also stated that they are concerned that the Kosovo question could lead to a "dangerous precedent" for other cases of unilateral secession around the world.
India is also dealing with a secessionist movement in some provinces of its own territory.
Kosovo proclaimed its unilateral independence from Serbia on February 17, 2008 and since then, 69 countries have recognized the southern Serbian province as an independent state
