Prishtina, 23.08.2012 – The aim of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo is to ensure that the private sector is the main driver of the country’s economic development, said the Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, in a visit to “Abi” Company in Prizren.

In this visit, the Minister was received by the Company’s Manager, Irfan Fusha, where they discussed on the company’s activities and challenges they face. The minister reconfirmed the support of the Government, namely the Ministry of Economic Development, for the private businesses.

Minister Beqaj also said that the government policies are aimed at creating fiscal and administrative facilitations with the aim of creating more suitable conditions for business development, and added that the production sector is of particular importance.

From his part, the Manager of “Abi”, Irfan Fusha, informed Minister Beqaj on the work of this company, and its activities in food processing, including milk products, fruits and vegetables.

He also informed the minister that there are around one thousand people employed, and added that institutional support is crucial for the private sector development, and asked for the Ministers assurances of such support.