Prishtina, 20 September 2011 – Minister of Economic Development (MED), Besim Beqaj, in an informal conference of Energy Ministers of the EU countries in Vrocllav, Poland, had numerous meetings where he presented the strategic orientation of Kosovo in the energy sector.

Prishtina, 17 September 2011 – Having conducted a comprehensive analysis of the respective document, the Ministry of Economic Development (MED) considers that the assessments and conclusions contained in the KIPRED, FIQ and GAP report, titled “Energy Projects in Kosovo”, does not represent the real state of the energy sector, makes no clear division of institutional responsibilities, in unprofessional, not credible and unfounded factually, and thus provides wrongful information to the public.

Prishtina, 5 September 2011 – Minister of Economic Development (MED), Besim Beqaj, in a meeting with the Business Community in the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce (KCC) on the electricity supply for the A+ category, confirmed that economic development is a Government commitment and businesses are a key actor in this relation. “MED, as the ministry responsible to monitor Public Utilities, is in regular contacts with KEK, in order to see the progress and improvement of the electricity situation, and we are encouraged as lately we have achieved a significant improvement in the power supply”, said Minister Beqaj.

Prishtinë, 2 September 2011 – In its regular meeting held today, the Government Committee for the Privatization of the Post and Telecommunications of Kosovo (GCP) analyzed the circumstances and developments to date regarding the privatization of 75% shares of this public enterprise.

Prishtinë, 26 August 2011 – Ministry of Economic Development, with the Ministry of Finance is reviewing a fiscal package which aims to create fiscal facilitations for businesses that create new jobs. This would also be an incentive for the local business: said Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj.

Prishtinë, 25 August 2011 – The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, received today the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kosovo, Ernst Reichel, for an introductory meeting, in which the latter reiterated the determination of this country to support Kosovo in all spheres.

Prishtina, 19 August 2011 – The Decision of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo to enforce law and order in the territory of the Republic of Kosovo is aimed at eliminating all actions detrimental to economic development in the Republic of Kosovo, and not directed against anyone, said Minister of Economic Development of Kosovo, Besim Beqaj.

PRISHTINË, 3 August 2011 – Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, stated today that Kosovo is decisive in implementing reciprocity measures with Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, and will not withdraw from such efforts.

Prishtina, 7 July 2011 – The World Bank shall support energy projects in Kosovo. This was said in the meeting of the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, and the Executive Director of the World Bank, Konstantin Huber.

Prishtina, 7 July 2011 – Pursuant to the Government Decision Nr. 08/17 on the Reconfiguration of the structure of Project Steering Committee (PSC) on the construction of the new Power Plant, and after receiving the consent of the World Bank, on July 6, 2011, the first meeting of the committee in the new composition was held.