Basha in Skopje: Closer cooperation on the Prizren–Tetovo corridor

Acting Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Dimal Basha met in Skopje with North Macedonia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Aleksandar Nikoloski.

The meeting focused on accelerating cooperation between the two countries on the strategic Prizren–Tetovo road project and the tunnel that will establish a direct link between Kosovo and North Macedonia.

Basha announced that the project has already entered the process and that technical teams from both countries are working together on its design. The parties agreed to intensify this work so that the project can be finalized as soon as possible, followed by the procedures for contracting and implementing it.

According to Basha, construction of the tunnel will significantly shorten the distance between Prizren and Tetovo, while also serving as a new economic corridor between Kosovo and North Macedonia.

Importance was also attached to the development of other infrastructure projects, including the Pristina–Skopje highway, the restoration of rail services, and the operationalization of the “One Stop Shop” joint cross-border railway station.

The acting minister emphasized that strengthening the road and railway networks would facilitate the movement of citizens and the transportation of goods, while also giving businesses in both countries greater opportunities for trade, investment, and economic growth.

Basha expressed his gratitude for Minister Nikoloski’s hospitality and willingness to cooperate, as well as that of Deputy Minister Kaltrina Zekolli-Shaqiri. He stressed that the shared aim is to ensure that projects discussed for a long time do not remain merely plans, but are put into practice.