Relationship dossier
Gabon
Kosovo
Relationship assessment
Gabon’s recognition of Kosovo was later withdrawn, leaving a mixed bilateral relationship.
Gabon toward Kosovo
0Gabon recognized Kosovo in 2011, then withdrew its recognition in 2019.
Kosovo toward Gabon
Not assessedOverall relationship
Not assessedHow 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
Overview
Gabon recognized Kosovo in 2011 and later withdrew its recognition, a reversal that left the relationship politically mixed. Information about Kosovo’s government conduct toward Gabon is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Areas of tension
- Gabon’s withdrawal of recognition of Kosovo.
Key developments
Gabon recognized Kosovo.
Gabon withdrew its recognition of Kosovo.
Major uncertainties
- The circumstances and implementation of Gabon’s withdrawal of recognition are unclear.
- Details of Kosovo’s government engagement with Gabon are limited.