Kurti in Paris: Kosovo among the economies with the fastest growth in the Balkans
The Prime Minister of Kosovo, Albin Kurti, has stated that the future of Kosovo is in the European Union and for this reason; they are harmonizing regulations with the EU and strengthening the competitiveness and capacity of our economy.
Kurti at the Kosovo Economic Forum, which was held in Paris, said that the future of Kosovo is in the European Union.
Kurti said that last year the last village was connected to broadband internet, placing our country among the eight best European countries.
He also focused on tourism and culture, where he said that Kosovo is a hidden gem in the tourism sector.
“We offer vast opportunities in light manufacturing and in 2023, this sector accounted for over 43 percent of Kosovo’s total exports. With electrical equipment, plastics, wood, and metal leading and charge with our skilled workforce, and cost advantages were an ideal destination for European expansion. And last but not least, agriculture and food, contributing 17 percent to exports, this sector is bolstered by competitive labor costs and a booming wine industry. You could say, our wines are hidden jewel waiting to be uncorked. Thanks to all these progresses that we achieved across the board, finally, we’ve got sovereign credits ratings by Fitch ratings is BB-”, he said.
In addition to these economic opportunities, Kurti emphasized that Kosovo is making massive investments in infrastructure from modern highways that connect us to the Balkans with digital projects that ensure our leadership in the connection.
Whereas, the Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli has said that the energy sector is a very dynamic sector throughout Europe and beyond, but also in Kosovo.