Belgrade has expelled the Montenegrin and Macedonian ambassadors in reaction to the two countries' recognition of Kosovo, reports said Friday. Podgorica and Skopje recognized Kosovo, a territory Serbia still claims as its province, Thursday night, some eight months after it unilaterally declared independence. Though it was certain to strain ties with Serbia, a major trade and economic partner, Montenegro and Macedonia jointly said they "remain committed to further promotion of ... relations with Serbia." Montenegrin ambassador, Anka Vojvodic, was immediately told she had 48 hours to leave Serbia. "It is not a clever and political move," Vojvodic was quoted as saying. Montenegro and Macedonia brought the tally of countries that now recognize Kosovo to 50.
Podgorica and Skopje recognized Kosovo, a territory Serbia still claims as its province, Thursday night, some eight months after it unilaterally declared independence.
Though it was certain to strain ties with Serbia, a major trade and economic partner, Montenegro and Macedonia jointly said they "remain committed to further promotion of ... relations with Serbia."
Montenegrin ambassador, Anka Vojvodic, was immediately told she had 48 hours to leave Serbia. "It is not a clever and political move," Vojvodic was quoted as saying.
Montenegro and Macedonia brought the tally of countries that now recognize Kosovo to 50.
