Relationship dossier
Kosovo
São Tomé and Príncipe
Relationship assessment
São Tomé and Príncipe’s recognition of Kosovo is the clearest known bilateral act; further cooperation is unclear.
Kosovo toward São Tomé and Príncipe
Not assessedSão Tomé and Príncipe toward Kosovo
+15São Tomé and Príncipe recognized Kosovo in 2012, supporting Kosovo’s claim to statehood. The extent of subsequent government cooperation is unclear.
Overall 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
São Tomé and Príncipe recognized Kosovo in 2012, a concrete act of support for Kosovo’s statehood. The extent of subsequent bilateral cooperation is unclear. Information about Kosovo’s government conduct toward São Tomé and Príncipe is insufficient to assess that relationship.
Key developments
São Tomé and Príncipe recognized Kosovo.
Major uncertainties
- The status and practical implications of São Tomé and Príncipe’s recognition are unclear.
- Details of Kosovo government cooperation with São Tomé and Príncipe are limited.