Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- The Republic of Kosovo is the youngest nation in Europe. Since declaring independence in 2008, Kosovo has made the recognition of its statehood a priority of its foreign policy. Bangladesh recognized Kosovo on 27 February 2017. Kosovo's embassy in Dhaka is currently the only diplomatic mission in Bangladesh from the former Yugoslavia, as well as the only embassy of this landlocked southeast European nation in South Asia. Kosovo seeks to secure diplomatic recognition from other states in South Asia, including India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bhutan. Kosovo has already been recognized by Pakistan, the Maldives and Afghanistan.

In 2020, Kosovo and Serbia agreed to economic normalization under a deal negotiated by U.S. President ...