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