Kosovo FM Pacolli on African tour lobbying for recognitions

Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Behgjet Pacolli, is touring Africa amidst Serbia’s campaign trying to persuade African countries as they say “revoke” Kosovo’s recognition. Last week Serbian Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic told media in Belgrade that Liberia has revoked recognition of Kosovo but he was rebutted by Liberia’s Government who reaffirmed diplomatic relations with Kosovo. Kosovo Foreign Ministry accused Serbia of spreading fake news related to Kosovo’s recognition.

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