Montenegro has formally recognised Kosovo as independent following its secession from Serbia in February.
Montenegro's Foreign Minister Milan Rocen said the move was "unanimously decided" after a parliamentary debate.
Nearly 50 countries, including the US and most of the EU, have recognised Kosovo's independence so far.
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In a statement, the Serb government said the decision was made because of "continued diplomatic activity to preserve Serbia's territorial integrity and sovereignty".
Serbia recalled many of its ambassadors in February from countries that backed Kosovo's unilateral declaration - a move that Serbia has condemned as illegal.
Analysts say that Montenegro's approval - which was strongly opposed by Serbia - is likely to fuel tensions between the two Balkan nations that made up a single state until 2006.
Montenegro emerged as a sovereign state after just over 55% of the population opted for independence in a referendum.
It marked the end of the former Union of Serbia and Montenegro - itself created only three years earlier out of the remnant of the former Yugoslavia.
(BBC)
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