Kusari discusses strengthening economic ties between Kosovo and Portugal with Portuguese officials

During her visit to Portugal, Minister of Trade and Industry Mimoza Kusari held two meetings with senior officials from the country, focusing on expanding economic cooperation between Kosovo and Portugal.

Kusari announced in a Facebook post that the meetings were held separately with Joao Rui Ferreira, Secretary of State for the Economy, and Ana Casaca, head of the Portuguese Trade and Investment Agency.

Because of the storm that hit Lisbon, the discussions were held online. The parties examined opportunities to establish and expand economic cooperation between the two countries.

The minister expressed her gratitude for Portugal’s continued support for Kosovo’s European integration processes. The meeting also addressed strengthening the partnership in trade, investment, industrial development and export promotion, as well as cooperation between the relevant agencies and the creation of new opportunities for businesses in both countries.

Another issue raised was the possibility of reaching a bilateral economic agreement, organizing the Kosovo–Portugal Business Forum in Pristina, and establishing a direct air route between Kosovo and Portugal, which would facilitate ties between the two countries.

Tomorrow, the meetings will continue during the Web Summit, where direct talks are expected to take place with the aim of further expanding the political and diplomatic partnership between Kosovo and Portugal in the economic sphere as well.