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FM AMEMBASSY HELSINKI
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 4075
C O N F I D E N T I A L HELSINKI 000074
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2018
TAGS: PREL PGOV UNMIK FI
SUBJECT: FINNISH RESPONSE - U.S. DECISION TO RECOGNIZE
KOSOVO INDEPENDENCE
REF: A. SECSTATE 16319
B. SECSTATE 13716
C. SECSTATE 15111
Classified By: POLOFF LISA CONESA FOR REASONS
1.4 (B) AND (D)
1. (C) PolOff spoke with Juha Ottman, Director, Unit for
Western Balkans on February 21 regarding reftels. On
February 18 GoF declared its intention to recognize Kosovo
independence, with formal recognition expected on February
29. GoF's process requires that the cabinet approve the
recognition then present it to the president via meetings
held only on Fridays. The first possible occasion for such
approval is after the president's return on February 29.
Ottman stated the item is on the agenda.
HYATT