Informal relations started on 9 October 2008 when North Macedonia recognised Kosovo after its declaration of independence from Serbia on 17 February of the same year.[1][2] In October 2009, Kosovo signed an agreement to re-adjust its border with North Macedonia by exchanging some lands.[3][dead link][citation needed] On 17 October 2009, Skopje and Pristina officially established diplomatic relations.[4] On 12 November 2009, North Macedonia upgraded its Liaison Office in Pristina to an Embassy; an Ambassador is to be appointed soon.[5] Kosovan Embassy in Albania is accredited to North Macedonia.[6]