Prishtina, 11 September, 2023
The Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, together with the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Hajrulla Çeku and the Deputy of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, Shqipe Mehmeti Selimi, hosted the Chairman of the Committee for Foreign Affairs of the German Parliament, Michael Roth.
During the conversation, it was discussed about the Government’s reforms, the current situation in the country, the dialogue mediated by the European Union and the next high-level political meeting that will be held on Thursday of this week, as well as about the journey of Kosovo’s membership in international organizations, including the Council of Europe and the European Union, and for bilateral relations between Kosovo and Germany.
Indicators of the deepening of bilateral relations are trade exchanges and foreign investments. From 2021 to 2022, Kosovo’s exports to Germany increased by 42%, while Germany’s investments in Kosovo increased by 60%.
Prime Minister Kurti informed Deputy Roth about the general progress, with an emphasis on the latest macroeconomic indicators and the main achievements of governance. He thanked Mr. Roth for Germany’s continuous support to Kosovo, but also for his support. Michael Roth was one of the first signatories of the joint letter of the 10 heads of parliamentary committees for foreign policy of 16 countries, in which support for Kosovo was expressed and a call was made for a tougher approach to Serbia.
The chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the German Bundestag, Michael Roth, expressed his gratitude for the hospitality and good cooperation, offering his further support.
Last modified: September 12, 2023