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Relationship dossier

Bulgaria Kosovo

Relationship assessment

Bulgaria’s recognition of Kosovo and bilateral cooperation support generally constructive ties.

Bulgaria toward Kosovo

+35

Bulgaria recognized Kosovo in 2008 and has supported its European integration. The two governments have also cooperated through bilateral arrangements, including on readmission.

Kosovo toward Bulgaria

+15

Kosovo has participated in bilateral cooperation with Bulgaria, including through a readmission arrangement. The scope of its broader government cooperation with Bulgaria is less clear.

Overall relationship

+25

The relationship is shaped by Bulgaria’s recognition of Kosovo and support for its European integration, alongside bilateral cooperation including readmission arrangements. These features point to constructive relations, although the scope of sustained cooperation is uncertain.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Bulgaria recognized Kosovo in 2008 and has supported its European integration. Bilateral cooperation also includes arrangements on readmission. These actions indicate a generally cooperative relationship, though the scope and durability of broader cooperation are less clear.

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