Diplomatic recognition of the new government came quickly from countries throughout the world.

Washington warned all of them not to expect American diplomatic recognition.

At the time of surrender only a few countries had provided diplomatic recognition to the new nation.

There has been cases of cultural exchange between the two countries before the official diplomatic recognition.

Although no timetable was set, the meeting is expected to lead to full diplomatic recognition later.

Some suggested that a recent change of policy in Moscow had made diplomatic recognition possible.

They also considered withholding diplomatic recognition of any new government.

At the very least, some say, nations should withhold diplomatic recognition of such countries.

South Africa threatened to withdraw financial support and diplomatic recognition.

That means diplomatic recognition for four successor republics, Administration officials said.