Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti will meet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Prishtina today, October 1, as part of her tour of the Western Balkans.
The meeting is scheduled to take place at the Government building starting at 1:00 p.m., according to the Office of the Prime Minister. A joint press conference will follow the meeting.
Von der Leyen’s visit to Kosovo is part of a regional tour focused on the Western Balkans’ progress toward European Union membership and the next steps in the region’s integration process, including implementation of the EU’s €6 billion Growth Plan for the Western Balkans.
During her visit, von der Leyen is also scheduled to meet Acting President Albulena Haxhiu. Kurti has previously indicated that Kosovo’s EU candidate status is expected to be among the issues raised during his talks with the European Commission president.
The visit comes as Kosovo continues to pursue closer integration with the EU and advance reforms related to the rule of law, democratic institutions and economic development.
