East Timor–Kosovo relations

East Timor–Kosovo relations refer to the bilateral relations between East Timor and Kosovo.

East Timor – Kosovo relations

East Timor
Kosovo
Diplomatic mission
n/aEmbassy of Kosovo, Canberra
Envoy
n/aJetmira Bërdynaj Shala

History

East Timor recognised Kosovo as an independent, sovereign state on 20 September 2012.[1][2] The two states established formal diplomatic relations on 9 March 2022.[3][4][5][6]

Both countries have previously been under United Nations administration, East Timor between 1999 and 2002 and Kosovo between 1999 and unilaterally declaring independence in 2008.

Representation

Kosovo is represented in East Timor by a non-resident ambassador based in Canberra, Australia.[7][8][9]

References
  1. Timori Lindor njeh pavarësinë e Kosovës, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kosovo, 9 November 2012 (in Albanian)
  2. Note verbale, Timor-Leste Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 20 September 2012
  3. MFA Kosova 🇽🇰 [@MFAKOSOVO] (9 March 2022). "Today, the Republic of #Kosova and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste signed an agreement on establishing #diplomatic relations between the two countries. The Republic of Kosova is looking forward into growing our #partnership to future mutual accomplishments. 🇽🇰🤝🇹🇱 t.co/YpKkH78KSa" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 22 May 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via Twitter.
  4. "Kosovo establishes diplomatic relations with East Timor". 9 March 2022.
  5. Frymëzim Isufaj [@Frymezimi] (9 March 2022). "Today in NYC with Timor-Leste Amb.@NunesKarlito, PR to the @UN signed a Joint Communique establishing the diplomatic relations between #Kosovo & #TimorLeste. 🇹🇱 has supported continuously 🇽🇰 multilateral efforts & we look forward expanding our bilateral ties & friendship. 🇽🇰🤝🇹🇱 t.co/kLFivXdLJB" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 9 March 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via Twitter.
  6. Nunes, Karlito [@NunesKarlito] (9 March 2022). "Ambassador/CG of Kosovo @Frymezimi & Timor-Leste Amb. Karlito Nunes, PR to the @UN signed a Joint Communique in today establishing diplomatic relations between the two countries. With this, the number of countries which Timor-Leste has diplomatic relations has reached 82 🇽🇰 🤝🇹🇱 t.co/IPeCmlac0t" (Tweet). Archived from the original on 16 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022 – via Twitter.
  7. https://twitter.com/JBerdynaj
  8. Jetmira Bërdynaj Shala [@JBerdynaj] (1 February 2023). "Presented the letters of credence as the first non-resident Ambassador of Kosovo to Timor-Leste. Two geographically distant countries to which the persistence for independence is not the only shared value. Eager to work on shortening the distance between our countries. 🇽🇰🤝🇹🇱 t.co/hL8yuJ99x7" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 February 2023 – via Twitter.
  9. Kosovo in Australia [@KosovoinAUS] (3 February 2023). "Ambassador Jetmira Berdynaj Shala concluded her first official visit to Timor-Leste. Before presenting the credentials to His Excellency José Ramos Horta, Amb. Berdynaj Shala visited the Museum of Timorese Resistance, acknowledging the sacrifice of the people of Timor-Leste. t.co/MF3Tz8qSXa" (Tweet). Retrieved 23 February 2023 – via Twitter.
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