Conrad: Germany's commitment to Kosovo is unwavering

Germany's commitment to Kosovo is unwavering, stated the deputy ambassador of Germany in Kosovo, Matthias Conrad, in marking the 25th anniversary of the development cooperation between Kosovo and Germany.

Conrad said that they stand by Kosovo, not only as a partner and ally, but as a true friend, sharing the future vision for a prosperous and secure Europe. He emphasized that since 1999, Germany has invested close to one billion euros for building infrastructure, promoting economic growth, increasing social services, empowering communities, innovation, employment, EU integration and others.

"Germany's commitment to Kosovo is unwavering. And as we reflect on ourselves, our German history, our troubled German history, our difficult history, we understand and strongly support Kosovo's desire to be integrated into the Euro-Atlantic family. We stand by Kosovo, not only as a partner and ally, but as a true friend, we share the future vision for a prosperous and safe Europe. Over the past quarter of a century, 25 years, Kosovo has made extraordinary progress in economic terms, social development, and as a sovereign nation... Germany has invested close to one billion euros since 1999. This money has been directed to the construction of infrastructure to promote economic growth, increase social services, community empowerment, innovation, youth, employment, EU integration, waste management, for a greener and healthier Kosovo," said Conrad.

The Minister of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade, Rozeta Hajdari, said that Germany is the main trade partner for Kosovo. In addition, she said that the German state is the main partner for investments and for the security of Kosovo.

"Germany is the main commercial partner for Kosovo. Germany is the partner for major investments, but also for the security of Kosovo, for the largest team for KFOR to maintain the security of our country. In 2008 after the declaration of independence of the Republic of Kosovo, at the post-independence conference, Germany was one of the fairest and fairest donors to our republic, offering new commitments for help and cooperation with our country, which was a surprise for us...German cooperation is in the interest of to unravel the potential of our people, of our republic, of the private sector, but also for the institutional stability so that Kosovo can be integrated as soon as possible in the European integration reforms. I am grateful for the German commitment, from the German cooperation in economic development and training for our young people to get a decent and faster job", Hajdari said.