Saudi-Facilitated Trilateral Delivers Damascus Recognition for Kosovo
Syria, backed by Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, has recognised Kosovo, breaking years of diplomatic stagnation and signalling that Belgrade’s and Moscow’s veto strategy is not airtight.
The Syrian Arab Republic announced on 29 October 2025 that it recognises the Republic of Kosovo as an independent state1, a move welcomed in an official statement by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia2. The trilateral meeting in Riyadh between Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, Syrian President Ahmed Al‑Sharaa and Kosovan President Vjosa Osmani Sadriu served as the setting for the announcement3.
Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry stated it “welcomes the announcement by the Government of the Syrian Arab Republic of recognising the Republic of Kosovo… made during the trilateral meeting held between … His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman … His Excellency Ahmed Al-Sharaa … and Her Excellency Vjosa Osmani Sadriu.”
The statement added that the Kingdom “looks forward to this recognition contributing to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two countries … and their peoples.”
At the same time, the Kosovan presidency said it considered the recognition “a decision of h…
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