With the aim of promoting Kosovo as an investment destination, the "French Business Day in Kosovo" is being organized in Pristina by the European Investors Council, KosovaPress reports.
Acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti said that Kosovo is open to serious investments, while adding that they are interested in increasing cooperation with France.
“And if there is one word that should define our collaboration today, it is trust. Because trust is not just a value, it is an economic advantage. In an unstable world, affected by geopolitical tensions, technological transformations and fragmented regulation, integrity is not just compliance with rules, integrity is competitiveness. When rules are clear and fairly enforced, good companies grow confidently, investors plan long-term and societies gain confidence in the future.
Today I want to share with you three messages. First, Kosovo is ready for major infrastructure partnerships. Second, Kosovo is open for serious investments. And third, Kosovo is expanding trade opportunities with Europe, the region and beyond. Our country, the Republic of Kosovo, is an independent and consolidated state, with a clear European orientation and yes, we now also have the institutional stability, which is so desired by businesses. Since it offers public security, predictability and strong fiscal discipline”, he said.
He further emphasized that French companies are valued all over the world. Kurti added that infrastructure is confidence and shows every investor that the country is building for success.
The Ambassador of France to Kosovo, Olivier Guerot, said that Kosovo is transforming and modernizing.
"Seeing this very crowded hall, perhaps we should have pushed back the walls, perhaps we should have provided more chairs; but two conclusions are very clear: first, taking this risk was a good choice, and second, Kosovo is an attractive place for French companies. And to these French companies present today, and especially to those who are discovering Kosovo, I want to say a few simple things: thank you, thank you for making the bet on discovery, because there are many things to discover in this beautiful country.
“A lot of energy, a lot of youth, a lot of desire to take action. And those who had the opportunity yesterday or this morning to walk around Pristina can see this with their own eyes. The country is transforming, developing, building, modernizing, investing. It is also a country with which France maintains a very, very positive relationship, a partner, but even more so a friendly country. This relationship is based on human ties with the diaspora — which is undoubtedly visible among us — and on cultural ties.”
Furthermore, the executive director of the European Investors Council, Emrush Ujkani, said that they aim to promote investments and opportunities.
“This initiative was launched in July last year, after an extensive and comprehensive preparatory process. During this period, we engaged in consultations with the relevant French institutions, as well as with the Government of Kosovo and representatives of the private sector, with the aim of ensuring that this platform reflects shared priorities, real market needs and long-term strategic interests. Our ambition is to foster meaningful connections, promote investments and opportunities, and encourage innovation in these sectors, from finance and energy to infrastructure, mobility and technology. We strongly believe that by bringing together public institutions, international partners and the private sector, we can transform common interests into concrete projects”, he said.
"French Business Day in Kosovo" by the European Investors Council is being marked today through a conference being held in Pristina, at the Emerald Hotel. /KP/
