Situation in Kosovo is special case and does not serve as precedent for other regions
Indeed, the situation in Kosovo is a special case and does not serve as a precedent for other regions, including the Abkhazia and South Ossetia regions of Georgia.
``I welcome the International Court of Justice`s Advisory Opinion on Kosovo, which confirms that that Kosovo`s Declaration of Independence did not violate international law. Kosovo has been functioning as an independent State for 2½ years. I encourage other States that have not so far recognised Kosovo now to do so. Kosovo is a unique case and does not set a precedent'', Hague said.