Prishtina, 30 October 2026
Honourable members of the Organising Committee for the Mediterranean Games,
Thank you all for your participation.
Today, we will review progress in preparations for the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030 and the steps ahead. We will also address the issues raised in the latest communication from the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games (ICMG), with a view to continuing the work and cooperation towards organising the Games.
Our shared goal is to successfully organize Prishtina 2030. To achieve this, we need close cooperation and a joint commitment throughout the preparations.
The Candidature File is the foundation on which we won the right to host the Games. In it, we presented our shared vision for their geographical scope across the Republic of Kosovo, including Albania, namely Durrës, for the development of infrastructure and for the legacy the Games will leave the country. This vision must continue to guide our preparations.
As envisaged from the outset, the facilities we build and renovate must serve athletes and citizens for many years beyond 2030. Making use of existing capacities and incorporating investments that are already underway are essential starting points for organising the Games, while new construction should address the needs of the competitions and the long-term development of sport, with clear planning for their costs, use and maintenance.
With this approach, we will review the draft Master Plan, the organization and coordination of work, as well as priority infrastructure and the procurement plan. Our decisions must align the requirements of the Games with the country’s strategic objectives: developing sport, improving public infrastructure and distributing the benefits across municipalities. This requires feasible plans, sustainable financing, and the responsible and transparent use of public funds.
To move preparations forward, we need a shared understanding of the direction we are taking and the steps we will undertake. In determining investments, alongside the requirements for organising the Games, we must also be guided by the country’s development priorities and the needs of its citizens. This also serves our cooperation with the ICMG and the fulfilment of the commitments we have undertaken.
The Government remains committed to fulfilling the pledges made from the candidature stage onwards. The same commitment to our shared pledges should guide the work of all of us.
With this in mind, let us proceed with the items on today’s agenda.
Prime Minister Kurti’s Statement Following the Meeting:
The Organising Committee for the Mediterranean Games (OCMG) held its regular meeting today, discussing the draft Master Plan, priority projects and the continuation of preparations for the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030.
The meeting reaffirmed that the Games will retain the geographical scope envisaged in the Candidature File. Peja, Gjakova, Prizren, Drenas and Skenderaj, together with other municipalities, have been part of Kosovo’s proposal from the outset of its bid. It was precisely with this concept that Kosovo won the right to host the Mediterranean Games Prishtina 2030.
The distribution of the Games across these municipalities and the use of sports facilities will be reflected in the revised draft Master Plan, which is still under review. This planning will incorporate investments already underway at the National Judo Centre in Peja, the “Sezai Surroi” Sports Hall in Prizren and the “Shani Nushi” Sports Hall in Gjakova. These investments support the development of sport across municipalities and will continue to serve athletes even after the Games have concluded.
The meeting emphasised the continuation of work at an accelerated pace on priority projects: the Student Centre, which will serve as the Athletes’ Village; the Palace of Youth and Sports in Prishtina; the Aquatic Centre; and the National Tennis Centre. The importance of the National Stadium as a state project for the development of sport in our country was also reiterated. As part of preparations for the opening and closing ceremonies, the possibility of using the “Fadil Vokrri” Stadium with increased capacity was also considered, taking into account organisational requirements and the time needed for its preparation.
It was agreed at the meeting that the OCMG would present a joint position at its next meeting with the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games, outlining the next steps in preparations for Prishtina 2030.
The members unanimously expressed their commitment to the successful organization of the Games, highlighting the importance of this project for the development of sport, the improvement of infrastructure and the international promotion of Kosovo.