Kenya officially recognized Kosovo’s independence this Wednesday, becoming the 118th country to do so.

Albanian President Bajram Begaj expressed his gratitude on social media platform X, thanking the President of Kenya and highlighting the significance of this development.

“I am pleased that Kenya has recognized the state of Kosovo today. I extend my gratitude to my friend William Ruto for this decision, which has been warmly welcomed by all Albanians,” Begaj wrote.

This is Kosovo’s first new recognition in the past four years.