KAZAKHSTAN UNDECIDED ON KOSOVO ICJ REFERRAL

C O N F I D E N T I A L ASTANA 001723

SIPDIS

DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/SCE

E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2018
TAGS: PREL UNGA KV KZ
SUBJECT: KAZAKHSTAN UNDECIDED ON KOSOVO ICJ REFERRAL

REF: STATE 91908

Classified By: Pol-Econ Chief Steven Fagin, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)


1. (C) We delivered reftel points on Serbia's proposed
referral of Kosovo independence to the ICJ to Zhanar
Kulzhanova, Counselor in the MFA's International
Organizations Department. Kulzhanova told us that the GOK
has not yet developed a position on the issue. She reminded
us that Kazakhstan has not recognized Kosovo's independence,
and said that the GOK "could go either way" on an UNGA
resolution requesting an ICJ advisory opinion. Kulzhanova
said USG views will be taken under consideration and promised
to keep us updated as the GOK's position develops.
ORDWAY