Relationship dossier
Serbia
Vanuatu
Relationship assessment
Kosovo recognition is a point of friction; direct bilateral cooperation is unclear.
Serbia toward Vanuatu
Not assessedVanuatu toward Serbia
-15Vanuatu recognized Kosovo, a decision contrary to Serbia’s position on Kosovo’s status. Vanuatu’s subsequent policy on recognition 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
Vanuatu’s recognition of Kosovo challenged Serbia’s position that Kosovo is part of Serbia. Vanuatu’s subsequent position on recognition is unclear, and information about direct Serbian government cooperation with Vanuatu is limited.
Areas of tension
- Vanuatu’s recognition of Kosovo and uncertainty about its subsequent position.
Key developments
Vanuatu recognized Kosovo, contrary to Serbia’s position on Kosovo’s status.
Major uncertainties
- Vanuatu’s current position on recognition of Kosovo is unclear.
- The scope of direct bilateral cooperation and any bilateral agreements is unclear.