Iceland's government has decided to recognize Kosovo as an independent state, according to reports reaching here from Reykjavik on Friday.
Iceland supports Kosovo's declaration of independence from Serbia, provided security and stability in the region will be established, Iceland's Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
"Kosovo's declaration of independence spells out clear obligations to respect human rights and the rights of minorities. It is imperative that this obligation be honored," the Foreign Ministry said.
Iceland regrets that a solution based on the Comprehensive Proposal of UN Special Envoy Martti Athisaari was not achieved and believes a permanent solution to reconcile the different views of the Kosovo-Albanians and Serbs must be found, it added.
Kosovo unilaterally declared its independence on Feb. 17, 2008.
Source: Xinhua
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