Relationship dossier
Kosovo
Solomon Islands
Relationship assessment
Solomon Islands' reported withdrawal of recognition of Kosovo marks a shift in bilateral policy.
Kosovo toward Solomon Islands
Not assessedSolomon Islands toward Kosovo
-15Solomon Islands reportedly recognized Kosovo in 2014 and later withdrew that recognition, reversing its earlier policy toward Kosovo.
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
Solomon Islands reportedly recognized Kosovo in 2014 and later withdrew that recognition. This reversal is a concrete source of friction in the relationship. Information about other direct government cooperation between Kosovo and Solomon Islands is limited.
Areas of tension
- Solomon Islands' withdrawal of recognition of Kosovo
Key developments
Solomon Islands reportedly recognized Kosovo.
Solomon Islands reportedly withdrew its recognition of Kosovo.
Major uncertainties
- The timing and formal scope of Solomon Islands' withdrawal of recognition are unclear.
- Details of other direct government cooperation between Kosovo and Solomon Islands are limited.