Prizren, March 15, 2025
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, attended the traditional iftar hosted by the ESNAF association in the Municipality of Prizren, upon their invitation.
On this occasion, Prime Minister Kurti said that in the holy month of Ramadan, we emphasize spiritual values, increase solidarity with each other and with faith in our hearts, affirm community, love and prosperity.
The Prime Minister also spoke about the ESNAF association, saying that this association has entered the fourth decade of its life and functioning, establishing an exemplary tradition of cooperation between craftsmen and businessmen, so that works, services and goods are produced for everyone, both good and beautiful, at affordable economic prices.
“We have met many times together, but we are eagerly awaiting to meet when the foundation stone of the new ESNAF association is laid, so that we can have that first facility as soon as possible, which will cost around 378 thousand euros and is all an investment by the Government of the Republic of Kosovo”, he said.
Expressing the Government’s support for a growing economy, the Prime Minister stressed that he also wants Prizren to have an industrial zone.
At the end of his speech, the Prime Minister, recalling that it is the second half of the holy month of Ramadan, wished all believers a light fast.
“Let us be committed to peace and prosperity. May God give you strength, hope and well-being together with you, your families, your friends and loved ones, and our entire people”, he said.
Full speech of Prime Minister Kurti
Honorable Deputy Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, Ms. Emilija Rexhepi,
Honorable Ministers of Government, Regional Development, Culture, Youth, Sports, Fikrim Damka and Hajrulla Çeku,
Your Excellency, Mr. Sabri Tunç Angılı, Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to the Republic of Kosovo,
Honorable Mr. Valon Ibrahimi, Chairman of the Islamic Community Council in Prizren,
Honorable Mr. Varys Xhejlani, Re-elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the ESNAF Association,
Honorable representatives and leaders of the institutions in the Republic of Kosovo,
Mayors of municipalities, members of the Assembly,
Honorable guests,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Sisters and brothers,
In the holy month of Ramadan, we emphasize spiritual values, increase solidarity with each other, and with faith in our hearts, affirm community, love, and prosperity.
The ESNAF Association has already entered the fourth decade of its economic life and functioning, establishing an exemplary tradition of cooperation between craftsmen and businessmen, so that products, works, services, and goods for all citizens are both qualitative, good, and beautiful, and at affordable prices.
We have met many times together, but I can’t wait to meet again when the foundation stone of the new ESNAF headquarters building is laid, so that we can have that building completed as soon as possible, which will cost about 378 thousand euros and is all an investment of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo.
Esteemed businessmen, traders, craftsmen, we are interested in helping you as much as possible in your businesses, because you have the greatest burden of employment, of the youth and of the population in general. We want to help you replace imports. We want to help you increase exports and we want to help you so that workers have as many skills and abilities as possible, which is why we are linking the labor market with vocational education.
Let us not forget that in just five years, the turnover of businesses in Kosovo has increased by 76 percent – from 12 billion to 22 billion.
This shows that we are all supporters and components of a growing economy and we also want Prizren to have an industrial zone as soon as possible; you have had, you will have the willingness of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo for such a thing, the Municipality of Prizren should apply for establishment and construction at the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade, and I hope that this will be done as soon as possible.
Tonight, we enter the second half of the holy month of Ramadan.
I wish all believers an easy fast.
Let us be dedicated to peace and prosperity. May God give you strength, hope and well-being to you and your families together, your friends and loved ones, and our entire people.
Thank you for this iftar, which became doubly delicious when I found out that all the products are domestic.
May God accept the fast of all of you!
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