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Prime Minister Kurti talked with representatives of the Goran community

October 3, 2022

Pristina, October 3, 2022

The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, discussed with the representatives of the Goran community in Kosovo, from academia, non-governmental organizations, media and institutions of Kosovo.

Expressing gratitude for the contribution of the Goran community in Kosovo, Prime Minister Kurti emphasized the Government’s commitment to increasing the well-being of this community. He singled out the support provided through the Office of Community Affairs in the Prime Minister’s Office. This has included community representation in the scheme of internship in institutions over the past six months, as well as grants that support NGOs in their work to promote and protect community rights.

Evaluating the Balkan Studies Program at the University of Pristina, led by Mrs. Seniha Gjylderen Krasniqi from the Goran community, the allocation of 5 scholarships for students from non-majority communities to enroll in this program was highlighted, which is the only such opportunity in region for students to learn the official languages of Kosovo, along with the study of linguistics and linguistic and cultural features of the Balkans.

Meanwhile, talking about the implementation of the Law on the Use of Languages, Prime Minister Kurti emphasized the support given to the Office of the Commissioner of Languages in its important work, as well as the work started to establish the Translation and Harmonization Unit within the Office of the Prime Minister.

There was discussion about strengthening the role of Municipal Officials for Communities and Return. Prime Minister Kurti singled out the meeting with the officials and the response to the requests articulated in that meeting for further training and networking. There was discussion about the conference organized in June to share good practices and another conference that will take place this week.

The meeting discussed the possibilities and future steps for increasing the joint commitment towards the creation of new jobs, the development of tourism and the increase of the well-being of the Goran community in Kosovo.

 

Last modified: October 3, 2022

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