New York, 26 September, 2024
During his stay in the United States of America, the next meeting of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, was with the Under-Secretary General and Associate Administrator of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), Haoliang Xu.
Prime Minister Kurti appreciated the partnership and close cooperation with UNDP in many projects and areas of common interest. Further, he informed the Undersecretary about the current situation in the country and the progress that the country has seen in the last three years of governance. From economic growth and its equal distribution to all citizens without distinction, allowances for mothers and children, support for businesses, increased jobs especially for women and young people, the rule of law and the fight against organized crime and corruption.
He added that the achievements and development that the country is experiencing were also proven through the rankings of international measurements. The Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for the support from the UNDP in programs that affect digital transformation, transparency and good governance.
Development projects in the northern part of the Republic of Kosovo and cooperation with UNDP in this aspect were emphasized. The Prime Minister emphasized the promotion of doing business through Government incentives, as well as the infrastructure projects that will be supported within the framework of the organization of the 2030 Mediterranean Games. The same, the Prime Minister emphasized, will help economic development for the benefit of citizens and can be further strengthened through cooperation with UNDP.
For his part, Undersecretary Haoliang Xu appreciated the deep reforms and commitment from the Government of Kosovo and underlined UNDP’s readiness to support initiatives of good governance and digitization of services, which aim at transparency and inclusiveness.
Emphasizing Kosovo’s commitment to the sustainable development objectives of the United Nations, Prime Minister Kurti thanked Mr. Haoliang Xu for the fruitful exchange and conversation, reaffirming the deep and productive cooperation with UNDP.
Last modified: September 27, 2024