Kosovo’s Minister of Economy, Artane Rizvanolli, held a series of meetings in Washington, D.C. on the final day of her official visit, focusing on opportunities to deepen economic cooperation between Kosovo and the United States, particularly in the energy and mining sectors.
During discussions at the United States Department of Energy, Rizvanolli met with Acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of International Affairs, Tommy Joyce, where the two sides explored concrete opportunities for intergovernmental collaboration and partnerships with American companies. Talks also highlighted the potential use of coal gasification technology, an area where U.S. institutions and companies have significant expertise.
According to the Ministry’s statement, Rizvanolli emphasized that energy security across Europe directly affects Kosovo, even though the country currently lacks gas infrastructure. She expressed support for U.S. efforts aimed at reducing Europe’s dependence on Russian gas, noting that developments in the regional and European energy markets influence import prices and overall stability.
The Kosovo minister also held talks at the United States Department of State with Deputy Assistant Secretary Daniel Lawton. Their meeting focused on strengthening the already close partnership between Kosovo and the United States, as well as expanding cooperation in strategic sectors such as energy and mining.
Rizvanolli thanked U.S. institutions for their continued support, including the decision by the administration of Donald Trump to continue the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s Compact Program for Kosovo. She also underlined that the government plans to place special focus on developing the mining sector during this mandate, seeking further U.S. assistance and investment alongside ongoing cooperation in energy.
