Prishtina, 22 November 2012 – In addition to structural reforms in energy, the Ministry of Economic Development is also putting its focus in energy efficiency and renewable energy, and for this purpose the Ministry has established the Kosovo Energy Efficiency Agency, as an obligation of the Energy Community Treaty, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, in a workshop on preparations for the second Energy Efficiency Action Plan 2013-2015.

Istambul, 21 november 2012 - It will be great for both sides if Turkey treats Kosovo as a place for outsourcing activities, says Kosovar Economic Development Minister Besim Begaj, as he looks to develop trade ties with Turkey.

Prishtina, 19.11.2012 – Republic of Kosovo has shown its commitment to maintain financial stability, and was commended by international financial organizations, which stated that Kosovo can be considered a model for countries of the region, and beyond, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj.

Prishtina, 16.11.2012 – During his participation in the Energy and Economy Summit of the Atlantic Council in Istanbul, Kosovo’s Economic Development Minister, Besim Beqaj, met today with the Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Taner Yildiz, and had separate bilateral meetings with other ministers and ambassadors of the countries of the region and beyond.

Istanbul, 15.11.2012 – Republic of Kosovo started its sustainable economic policy development only after establishing itself as a state, and regional cooperation is a prerequisite for the country’s accession in the EU, said the Economic Development Minister, Besim Beqaj.

Prishtina, 14 November 2012 – Cooperation between central and local authorities is very significant for sustainable economic development and the success of local authorities can not be fully accomplished without cooperation and implementation of reforms and policies at the local level, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, while adding that MED remains dedicated to the economic development of all municipalities, ensured through the implementation of sustainable development policies.

Prishtina, 12.11.2012 – Economic Development Minister, Besim Beqaj, met today in an informative meeting with the new German Ambassador in Prishtina, Peter Blomeyer, whom he informed on the recent developments in the country’s economy.

Prishtina, 12 November 2012 – Besim Beqaj, Minister of Economic Development, said today that the role of the state in economic development is to adopt legislation and legal infrastructure.

Prishtina, 02.11.2012 – Investment in education is an issue of particular importance for the country, and innovation is the process of creating new businesses with new product segments and application of new technologies, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj.

Prishtinë, 1 November 2012 – Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, called today for concrete engagement in the implementation of the Energy Strategy and obligations taken towards the European Commission and the Energy Community Secretariat, in terms of decommissioning the units of Thermal Power Plant Kosova A within the envisaged deadline.