http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/28/content_7682245.htm
XINHUA (CHINA) Serbia recalls envoy to Switzerland in reaction to Kosovo recognition 2008-02-28 05:55:06 GENEVA, Feb. 27 (Xinhua) -- Serbia on Wednesday recalled its ambassador to Switzerland in an immediate reaction to the country's recognition of Kosovo independence. Belgrade's move was taken shortly after the Swiss government announced its decision to recognize the breakaway Serbian province as an independent country and to establish diplomatic relations with it, the official Swissinfo news website reported. The Serbian embassy in Bern said the ambassador recall was only a "first measure." "Others will follow. The government of Serbia still has to decide on this issue," embassy counselor Bozidar Jovanovic was quoted by Swissinfo as saying. The diplomat noted that Belgrade had recalled its envoys from all those countries that had recognized the independence of Kosovo. In a statement, the embassy said the "unilateral recognition" of Kosovo's independence was "an attack" against the sovereignty and integrity of Serbia. It added that the consequences could be far-reaching for the stability of the region and for Europe.
