Prishtina 28.05.2013 – I strongly believe that an all-inclusive and proper public-private dialogue is crucial to improve the business environment and strengthen the sustainable economic development of the country, said the Minister of Economic Development, Fadil Ismajli.

Prishtina, 27.05.2013 – Minister of Economic Development, Fadil Ismajli, presented the Ministry’s priorities and direction in the course of this term, highlighting that priority will be given to the development of new energy capacities, conclusion of projects which are underway, and improvement of POE performance.

Prishtina, 22.05.2013 – During his attendance in the annual meeting of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) held in the capital city of Tajikistan, Dushanbe, Minister Beqaj signed two agreements with the president of IDB, Ahmad Mohamed Ali.

Prishtina, 15 May 2013 – Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Gani Koci, accompanied by Thomas Lersten, representative of the US Department of State, Christian Geostis, Atache in the Austrian Embassy, Markus Baechler, Director of the Swiss Cooperation Office, Katri Hameenniemi, Advisor in the Finnish Embassy, Kristof Buza, Secretary in the Hungarian Embassy, and Yasushi Kikuchi, Director of JETRO – Vienna, visited today Thermal Power Plant Kosova A.

Pristina, May 14, 2013 - Today, the Government of Kosovo hosted a donors’ conference to discuss long-term sustainable energy plans that include increased investments in energy efficiency and renewable energy. The conference was attended by Prime Minister HashimThaçi, Minister of Economic Development BesimBeqaj, representatives from the European Commission, the World Bank Group,the United States Department of State, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the European Investment Bank, USAID, KfW, GIZ, JICA and business representatives.

Prishtina, 13 May 2013 - Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, received today in separate meetings Ellen Goldstein, Country Director and Regional Coordinator for Sountheast Europe and Central Asia, accompanied by Jan Peter Olters, World Bank Country Manager for Kosovo, and Jeffrey Baker, Director of the US Treasury Office for Europe and Eurasia, with whom he discussed on the recent developments in the country, with special emphasis on preparations for the “Donors’ Conference on Sustainable Energy for Kosovo,” which will be held tomorrow in Prishtina.

Istanbul, 10 May 2013 – Republic of Kosovo considers the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development an important partner, and is grateful to this institution for the assistance provided to the private sector during the previous decade, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, during the annual EBRD held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Prishtina, 08 May 2013 – The Government Privatization Committee (GPC) of the KEDS privatization project, in its meeting convened on Wednesday, completed the transfer of 100 percent of shares to Kosovo Çalik Limak Energy – KEDS, pursuant to the Share Sale and Purchase Agreement.

Prishtina, 25 April 2013 – The general international fair in Prishtina started in rather difficult conditions, but it is now gaining grounds and Kosovo’s economy is represented in a better light every year, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, in his opening address of International Fair ‘Prishtina 2013’, attended by senior government dignitaries, business representatives and numerous citizens.

Prishtina, 08 May 2013 – The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, met today with the Mayor of Bujanoc Municipality, Nagip Arifi, with whom he discussed on the recent developments in the country and in the Presheva Valley, with special emphasis on economic developments.