Relationship dossier
Ireland
Kosovo
Relationship assessment
Ireland recognized Kosovo and supports its European integration; broader bilateral cooperation is less clear.
Ireland toward Kosovo
+20Ireland recognized Kosovo in 2008 and has supported its European integration.
Kosovo toward Ireland
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
Ireland recognized Kosovo in 2008 and has supported its European integration. These policies indicate constructive engagement, but the scope and durability of broader bilateral cooperation are unclear. Information about Kosovo's government policy toward Ireland is insufficient to assess that aspect of the relationship.
Key developments
Ireland recognized Kosovo.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of Ireland–Kosovo bilateral cooperation beyond recognition and support for European integration is unclear.
- Details of Kosovo's government cooperation with Ireland are limited.