Kosovo and Portugal consider a direct air route

During an official visit to Portugal, Minister Mimoza Kusari met today at the Portuguese Parliament with Bruno Vitorino, chair of the Portugal–Kosovo Friendship Group, and members of parliament Edite Estrela, Jose Dotti and Miguel Costa Matos, Bota Sot reports. The meeting addressed strengthening political, economic and institutional relations between the two countries.

According to Kusari, the discussion also focused on sharing institutional experience and Portugal’s support for Kosovo’s European integration. Another important topic was Portuguese support for Kosovo’s membership in international organizations and institutions, including the Council of Europe.

On economic matters, the two sides discussed the possibility of organizing a Kosovo–Portugal Business Forum in Pristina next year, as well as signing a bilateral agreement on economic cooperation.

Kusari said they also considered establishing a direct air route between Kosovo and Portugal, which would make travel between the two countries easier and help develop tourism. The meeting also highlighted the importance of expanding cooperation in the defense industry and information technology.

According to the minister, these initiatives aim to introduce Portuguese companies to Kosovo’s market and potential, while creating new opportunities for Kosovar businesses to enter the Portuguese market. She expressed confidence that the two countries have much to offer each other and that stronger political, institutional and economic ties will open up new opportunities for Kosovo and Portugal.