Relationship dossier
Serbia
Tonga
Relationship assessment
Kosovo recognition is a source of friction; information about broader bilateral cooperation is limited.
Serbia toward Tonga
-20Serbia opposes Tonga’s recognition of Kosovo, which conflicts with Serbia’s position that Kosovo is part of Serbia.
Tonga toward Serbia
-20Tonga’s recognition of Kosovo conflicts with Serbia’s position that Kosovo is part of Serbia.
Overall relationship
-15The principal identifiable feature of the relationship is a disagreement over Kosovo’s status. Information about other substantive bilateral cooperation is limited.
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
Overview
Tonga’s recognition of Kosovo conflicts with Serbia’s position that Kosovo is part of Serbia. Serbia has opposed countries’ recognition of Kosovo, making the issue a source of bilateral friction. Information about other direct government cooperation between Serbia and Tonga is limited.
Areas of tension
- Tonga’s recognition of Kosovo conflicts with Serbia’s position on Kosovo’s status.
Key developments
Tonga recognized Kosovo, a decision that conflicts with Serbia’s position on Kosovo’s status.
Major uncertainties
- The scope of direct bilateral agreements and cooperation is unclear.
- The extent of Serbia’s direct diplomatic response to Tonga’s recognition of Kosovo is unclear.