Islamic Countries to Recognise Kosovo 'Soon'

The Islamic Community of Kosovo says that many Muslim states are to recognise Pristina’s independence from Serbia in the very near future.

Naim Ternava, the head of Kosovo’s Islamic Community, said Thursday that this organisation is lobbying for the further recognition of Kosovo’s independence.

“We are working hard, together with Kosovo’s institutions, to make sure many Islamic countries recognise Kosovo,” Ternava said.

He made the comment after meeting Kosovo’s Parliament speaker Jakup Krasniqi.

Kosovo declared independence from Serbia on February 17, an act that has been recognised by 43 countries so far.

However recognitions have stalled in recent weeks.