Burundi Recalls Recognition of Kosovo

The East African state of Burundi has recalled its recognition of Kosovo's independence the day before the 10th anniversary of Pristina's unilateral secession from Serbia, Serbian First Deputy Prime Minister Ivica Dacic said on Saturday.

"Over the past days, Pristina has been celebrating the 10th anniversary of the unilateral declaration of Kosovo's independence. I would like to make my contribution. I brought a note from Burundi's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, in which they recall their recognition of Kosovo's independence," Dacic, who also holds the position of Serbia's foreign minister, said.

Dacic continued by calling on Kosovo'a authorities to present documents from 116 countries which, according to Pristina, had recognized Kosovo's independence.

Among these countries are "those which had not recognized Kosovo's independence,...