Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08HELSINKI74
2008-02-21 13:02:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Helsinki
Cable title:  

FINNISH RESPONSE - U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE

Tags:  PREL PGOV UNMIK FI 
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FM AMEMBASSY HELSINKI
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 4075
C O N F I D E N T I A L HELSINKI 000074 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2018 
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNMIK FI
SUBJECT: FINNISH RESPONSE - U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE 
KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE 
 
REF: A. SECSTATE 16319 
 
 
B. SECSTATE 13716 
 
C. SECSTATE 15111 
 
Classified By: POLOFF LISA CONESA FOR REASONS 
1.4 (B) AND (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L HELSINKI 000074

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNMIK FI
SUBJECT: FINNISH RESPONSE - U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE
KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE

REF: A. SECSTATE 16319


B. SECSTATE 13716

C. SECSTATE 15111

Classified By: POLOFF LISA CONESA FOR REASONS
1.4 (B) AND (D)


1. (C) PolOff spoke with Juha Ottman, Director, Unit for
Western Balkans on February 21 regarding reftels. On
February 18 GoF declared its intention to recognize Kosovo
independence, with formal recognition expected on February

29. GoF's process requires that the cabinet approve the
recognition then present it to the president via meetings
held only on Fridays. The first possible occasion for such
approval is after the president's return on February 29.
Ottman stated the item is on the agenda.
HYATT