Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BRUSSELS297
2008-02-26 12:51:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Brussels
Cable title:
BELGIUM: KING SIGNS ROYAL DECREE RECOGNIZING
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UNCLAS BRUSSELS 000297
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL BE
SUBJECT: BELGIUM: KING SIGNS ROYAL DECREE RECOGNIZING
KOSOVO'S INDEPENDENCE
REF: BRUSSELS 271
On February 25, Albert II, King of the Belgians, signed a
Royal Decree recognizing Kosovo,s independence. The decree
represents the completion of Belgium's internal recognition
process. However, before the recognition becomes offical the
Foreign Minister must send a letter to Pristina relaying
Belgium's decision. Embassy will report when this step has
occurred.
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