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.

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.