Maqedonci talks about strengthening Kosovo-USA security partnerships
The development of the defense industry is one of the prerequisites for completing the defense infrastructure of Kosovo at the time of facing regional and global security challenges, and in this aspect, strengthening the partnership with the private sector is important for the advancement of national security.
This was concluded in a conversation organized today by the American Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo with the Minister of Defense, Ejup Maqedonci, in which security in the country and the region was discussed, and the need for the development of the defense industry in the country in order to face future security challenges.
Ministers Maqedonci evaluated the cooperation with the private sector as one of the important elements for the development of the defense capacities of the country and a potential partner for the development of the defense industry of our country.
He said that the US is the main ally and the main actor in Kosovo's journey so far, especially in the development of defense and security capacities.
Speaking about potential investments in the development of the local defense industry, the minister Maqedonci emphasized the completion of the legislation that would remove some of the barriers in this aspect.
He emphasized that the Ministry of Defense is in constant coordination with the Embassy of the United States of America, respectively with the Office of Cooperation in the Field of Defense, regarding the supplies of military equipment.