Israel, Kosovo Establish Diplomatic Ties; Pristina To Open Embassy In Jerusalem

By Staff Reporter
Posted on 02/01/21 | News Source: i24

Kosovan FM dubs occasion 'a golden page in the history of the people of Kosovo'

Israel and Kosovo officially cemented their agreement to normalize ties on Monday, with the European state to become the first Muslim-majority nation to establish an embassy in Jerusalem.

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Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ceremony, which was slated to take place in Israel, made a little history on the side by establishing diplomatic relations in a live broadcast via Zoom.

Israel’s Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi remarked that “We are making history in the relations between Israel and Kosovo. I thank the United States for helping to establish relations with states we have not had ties with in the past. These are relations that are changing the Middle East.” Read more at i24