During his official visit to France, Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti met with representatives of the Albanian diaspora to discuss greater diaspora involvement in Kosovo’s public, institutional and economic life.
Kurti emphasised that the diaspora plays an important role in strengthening the institutions of the Republic of Kosovo by bringing experience, expertise and a work culture gained in developed countries.
He announced that, through the “Diaspora Investment Window” mechanism, entrepreneurs from the diaspora who wish to invest in Kosovo will receive support.
According to Kurti, the state will act as a guarantor for loans taken out to finance these investments, making it easier for members of the diaspora to access funding.
“This will enable the diaspora to move beyond making sacrifices to contribute, towards investing with the aim of generating returns,” Kurti said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the €1 billion Programme for Production and Industry, which aims to support strategic and priority projects in the industrial sector.
The meeting with the diaspora in France took place on Sunday, ahead of Kurti’s participation in the Paris Peace Forum.
