Malaysia recognized the independence of Kosovo, while Serbia expelled Malaysia's ambassador to Serbia following Kuala Lumpur's move, local media reported on Sunday.
"Malaysia has decided to recognize the Republic of Kosovo as an independent and sovereign state and will establish diplomatic relations at an appropriate time in the future," the Malaysian Foreign Ministry said in a statement released on Saturday.
"Malaysia's recognition of the independence of Kosovo will helpmeet the aspirations of the Kosovo people in wanting an independent country," the statement said.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia earlier this year and the move was strongly opposed by Serbia, which declared it illegal.
Russia also opposed Kosovo's independence.
After Malaysia decided to recognize the independence of Kosovo, Serbia reportedly gave Malaysian Ambassador Saw Ching Hong 48 hours to leave Serbia.
This was in retaliation to Malaysian's recognition to Kosovo's independence, local newspaper The Star reported.
Source:Xinhua
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