Foreign Ministry refutes Serb media reports that Liberia revoked recognition of Kosovo

Serbia’s public broadcaster – RTS is reporting that Liberia has revoked its recognition of Kosovo’s independence because of the ongoing dialogue in Brussels. Liberia has recognised Kosovo’s independence in 2008 shortly after Kosovo declared its independence on 17 February 2008. Officials of Kosovo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs refuted Serb media reports saying that this is “fake news” and propaganda sponsored by officials in Belgrade.

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