04.07.2021 – 15:14
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias spoke today about the possibility of recognizing Kosovo by Greece. In his interview, the Greek Foreign Minister commented on three “hot” issues, Greece’s relations with Turkey, the implementation of the Prespa Agreement, the Cyprus and Kosovo issues. Regarding the message of the new expanded role of the Diplomatic Representation of Kosovo in Athens and two visits within a few months in Pristina, Minister Dendias was asked if Greece plans to recognize Kosovo and if this act is against international law.
The Greek Minister commented that “the integration of the Western Balkans into the European family of the EU is a priority issue, as stability in the region directly affects the security of our country. We are not in favor of creating a ‘black hole’ in our north. Although our position on the Kosovo statute has not changed, we maintain a constructive stance and support the dialogue between Pristina and Belgrade. Regarding the legality of a possible recognition, the International Court of Justice in The Hague concluded in 2010 that the declaration of Kosovo’s Independence did not constitute a violation of International Law, as it was not a product of the use of illegal violence condemned by the Security Council, as was the proclamation of the pseudo-state (referred to as the Turkish pseudo-state in Cyprus) in 1983. With the dissolution of the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia, many new states were established, none of which were the result of an external attack.
