President Shiroka Pula meets with mayors: Local government is closest to citizens

The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Justina Shiroka Pula, met with mayors today to learn firsthand about their work. During the meeting, she heard directly about the municipalities’ achievements, problems and challenges.

The mayors congratulated President Shiroka Pula on taking office and expressed their support.

The President said local government is the level of government closest to citizens, as municipalities are the first place people turn to for help resolving their problems.

She stressed that it is at the local level that citizens see every day how institutions work and how responsibly they act.

She said municipalities also serve as a link between citizens and central institutions.

President Shiroka Pula assured the mayors that she would support them within her powers.

She pledged to showcase the potential of Kosovo’s municipalities during meetings with representatives of other countries, international institutions and development partners. The President said she would also work to attract foreign investment and create new opportunities for international donors to fund projects, the President’s Office announced.