Serbia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed concern following Sudan’s decision to recognize Kosovo’s independence.
As reported by Danas, the Serbian MFA stressed that the decision was made under circumstances of “uncertainty and lack of legitimacy of authority” in Sudan, arguing that such a situation does not allow a government to make significant decisions regarding international relations.
“This decision constitutes a grave violation of the principles of international law,” the Ministry’s statement reads, further emphasizing that “the current Sudanese government’s capacity to make impactful decisions on interstate relations — particularly on matters of sovereignty and territorial integrity of United Nations member states — is highly questionable.”
Serbia has urged Sudanese authorities to reconsider their decision, highlighting “the complexity and sensitivity of the situation.”
The Serbian MFA, referring to previous United Nations Security Council resolutions, stressed that Sudan’s recognition of Kosovo “not only contradicts international norms but also undermines efforts for a peaceful and sustainable solution in the Balkans.”
At the end of its statement, Serbia also appealed to the international community, calling for the respect of international law principles and supporting dialogue as “the only sustainable solution to the Kosovo issue.”
The recognitions by Kenya and Sudan come after a slowdown in Kosovo’s diplomatic recognitions in recent years. Prior to them, the last country to recognize Kosovo was Israel in 2021.
With this decision, Sudan becomes the 119th country to recognize Kosovo — a move expected to further anger Serbia, which continues to oppose the independence of its neighbor.
Serbia also condemned Kenya’s decision to recognize Kosovo, warning that it could impact Belgrade’s relations with the African nation.
