The United States Embassy in Pristina recalled that on February 18, 2008, the US recognized the state of Kosovo, one day after its declaration of independence.
The embassy, in a Facebook post, announces that on February 18, 2008, President George W. Bush responded positively to Kosovo's request to establish diplomatic relations between the two countries.
"Today marks 18 years since the United States of America officially recognized Kosovo as a sovereign and independent state.
On February 18, 2008, President George W. Bush responded positively to Kosovo's request to establish diplomatic relations between our two countries. The establishment of these relations reaffirmed the special bonds of friendship that unite the American people and the people of Kosovo.
As Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said at the time, "As Kosovo begins its life as an independent state today, the United States pledges to continue to be its close friend and partner," the US Embassy in Pristina said in a post. /Telegraph/
