UNESCO adopts resolution on Kosovo

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Published on: October 21, 2015 - 5:10 pm

UPDATE: The Executive Council of Unesco has adopted a resolution on Kosovo's admission to UNESCO, Albeu.com reports. 27 countries voted in favor and 14 against.The news was given by the Foreign Minister Hashim Thaci."The Executive Committee of UNESCO has just adopted the resolution recommending the admission of the Republic of Kosovo in UNESCO. A major step forward for Kosovo", he writes on Facebook.16:59 The Executive Council of Unesco in Paris is expected to decide today for Kosovos admission as a member of this organization.32 member countries out of 58 in total have already recognized Kosovos independence, while 20 others have supported Albanias request to admit Kosovo in UNESCO.The application was formally handed over by Albania and received support from 45 countries. If Kosovo receives most of the votes today, the admission will complete in the session of UNESCO's General Assembly which is held from November 3rd to 18th.The General Conference has representatives from 195 countries. Every member country has one vote, and the decision requires two thirds of the total. /albeu.com/