Estonia supports Kosovo with more than 640 000 Euros
14.07.2008
Estonia apprised at Kosovo Donors’ Conference in Brussels of supporting the progress of Kosovo with more than 640 000 Euros, on Friday, 11th July.
Estonian Foreign Minister Urmas Paet stated that Estonian donation is directed to the built-up of the Republic of Kosovo. “We are ready to train young diplomats from Kosovo’s Foreign Ministry and help the country with other issues. Estonia also participates in the European Union Civil Mission in Kosovo,” said Paet.
The purpose of the conference is to mobilise external assistance to support the construction of Kosovo’s democratic institutions and socio-economic development. Conference is hosted by the European Commission and the World Bank Office.
According to European Commission Kosovo should receive 1, 22 billion euros support in the course 3-4 years. Estonia plans to support the progress of Kosovo with more than 640 000 Euros during four years (2008 - 2011). European Union promised today to support Kosovo with 500 million euros.
Kosovo declared its independence on February 17, 2008. As of today, the Republic of Kosovo has been recognised by 43 countries, including 20 European Union member states. Estonia recognised Kosovo’s independence on February 21, 2008.
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