U.S. President George W. Bush has authorized military assistance to newly independent Kosovo, the White House said Wednesday.
According to the Presidential Determination Bush signed on Wednesday, the United States grants Kosovo eligibility to receive defense articles and defense services under the Foreign Assistance Act and the Arms Export Control Act.
"The actual provision of defense articles or defense services will be considered on a case-by-case basis, including with respect to relevant guidelines and criteria established in the existing Conventional Arms Transfer policy," the White House statement said.
"Each request will also be reviewed to ensure that all legal requirements and constraints existing at the time with regard to the sale, lease, or other transfer are satisfied," the statement added.
Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on Feb. 17 and the United States has consistently supported Kosovo's independence.
Source:Xinhua
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