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.

Prishtina, 07 May 2013 – The inauguration of works in installing the water-supply network for 11 villages and opening of new wells for this network was held today in village Sazli of Ferizaj Municipality. The inauguration was attended by the Deputy-Minister of Economic Development, Ramadan Hasani, the Mayor of Ferizaj Municipality, Agim Aliu, Member of Parliament from this municipality, Elmi Reçica, and representatives of the implementing company.

Prishtina, 30.04.2013 – The Government of the Republic of Kosovo is determined to realize all international obligations in energy. In relation to this, we are today discussing on the National Plan on Renewable Energy Sources, which is part of the fulfillment of our national obligations, said the Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Gani Koci.

Prishtina, 25.04.2013 – Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, met with representative of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce to discuss the cooperation between the two countries in economy.

Prishtina, 25 April 2013 – After the reform conducted in the legislative sphere, introduced with the approval of the Law on Electronic Communication and adoption the Policy Document on Electronic Communication, the Ministry of Economic Development (MED), will be focused on the development of ICT sector as an independent sector, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj.

Prishtina, 24 April 2013 – The Government of the Republic of Kosovo has set in its agenda the strengthening of the private sector, which implies economic development, creation of new employment possibilities that directly positively influence on the lives of citizens said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, in the opening of Carpenter’s Fair ‘Natyra 20013’, which was used to present wood products from Kosovo, Albania, Italy, etc..

Prishtina, 22 April 2013 – Kosovo and Montenegro are soon expected to organize a Business Forum with the aim of enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries. This was clarified during the meeting that the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, held today with the Montenegrin Minister of Economy, Vladimir Kavaric.

Prishtina, 17 April 2013 – The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, invited Greek businessmen to continue to pursue and develop further the good relations with Kosovo, adding that concrete economic agreements between the two economies should promote political relations between Kosovo and Greece.

Prishtina, 17 April 2013 – After yesterday’s meeting of the Government Privatization Committee, and the Decision of the Government of Kosovo to approve the report of the Committee for Privatization of 75% of PTK shares, the Government Privatization Committee informs the public that the process of privatization of PTK shares was conducted in full compliance with the Constitutions and laws of the Republic of Kosovo, and in conformity with the highest international standards.

Prishtina, 15 April 2013 – The World Bank Ombudsman (Compliance Advisor Ombudsman – CAO), assessed that IFC conduct and KEDS privatization were carried out in full compliance with international standards. This assessment of the Appeals Advisor and the World Bank Ombudsman from New York, comes after the diligent review of complains submitted by a Kosovar group of civil society representatives regarding the privatization of NewCo Kosovo Electricity Distribution and Supply (KEDS), and concludes that IFC has conducted the project in compliance with the applicable procedures and international standards.