PTK privatization doesn’t threaten current jobs
Prishtina, 02.10.2012 – Government Privatization Committee, established by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, is strictly and transparently implementing the PTK Privatization process.
Beqaj holds a lecture on ‘Perspectives of Kosovo’s Economic Development’ in Washington
Washington, 27 September 2012 – The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, held today a lecture at the John Hopkins University in Washington, in which he presented a chronology of the state-building process from 1999 to date, as well as the challenges and economic perspective Kosovo faces.
MED refutes Haxhi Arifi’s statement
Prishtina, 20.09.2012 - The Ministry of Economic Development refutes the statement made by the head of the Union of Kosovo Trade Unions (UKTU) - that the signature of the contract with the winner of the KEDS privatization bidding procedure, Calik & Limak, is postponed.
Privatization will continue in accordance with Assembly decisions
19.09.2012 – This was stated by the Minister of Economic Development, Mr. Besim Beqaj, in an interview for Radio Kosova. The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, said that the Government remains committed to bring to life all decisions deriving from the Assembly.
Minister Beqaj receives a delegation of the German Parliament
Prishtina, 19 September 2012 – The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, received today a delegation of the German Parliament, headed by the social-democrat member Rolf Hempelman, with which he discussed on the most recent developments in the sphere of economy in general and energy in specific.
Minister Beqaj is not part of Kosovo’s delegation to United Nations
Prishtina, 19 September 2012 – The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, is not part of the delegation of Republic of Kosovo attending the annual session of the United Nations General Assembly, as was presented by a number of local media.
Beqaj: “Kosova e Re”, in a crossroad
Prishtina, 12 September 2012 - Power Plant “Kosova B”, according to the Minister of Economic Development, shall be revitalized through a public-private partnership, whereas, according to him, there are still open issues for the “Kosova e Re” project.Koha
GPC authorizes initiation of the tender for the sale of 75% of PTK shares
Prishtina, 11.09. 2012 - In its meeting convened today, the GPC adopted the bidding package documents for the sale of 75% of PTK shares.
World Bank reiterates its support for energy projects
Prishtina, 10.09.2012 - Minster of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, met today with the Regional Director of the World Bank, Jane Armitage and the Chief of the World Bank for Kosovo Jan-Peter Olters, to discuss on the recent developments in energy. The support of this highly important international institution has been confirmed in the meeting.
Economic cooperation between Kosovo and Macedonia is enhanced
Prishtina, 07.09.2012 – Kosovo and Macedonia have an excellent political cooperation, which is also reflected in economy, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, in the second Joint Committee meeting on economic cooperation held today in Skopje.