Prishtina, 07 December 2012 – The Minister of Economic Development, Besim Beqaj, met today the Ambassador of United Kingdom, Ian Cliff, with whom he discussed on further deepening of economic cooperation between the two countries.

Minister Beqaj highly evaluated the support and contribution that United Kingdom gave to Kosovo in both political and economic aspect.

Minister Beqaj and Ambassador Cliff agreed that the Government of Republic of Kosovo is providing a favorable political and legal environment for the attraction of foreign investments.

At this occasion, Minister Beqaj said that all eventual concerns for potential foreign investors should be addressed directly to the institutions that are legally mandated to cover relevant spheres.

He also called for respect of legal and procedural provisions at all times, since this represents the only manner for implementing the best international practices and standards.

Speaking on concerns voiced by Fox Marble, Minister Beqaj called for full respect of legal authorizations and procedural requirements set forth by independent institutions such as ICMM, as well as for adherence to legal provisions applicable in Kosovo.