The measures of the European Union (EU) towards Kosovo, imposed in June last year, have had a negative impact on the economy of our country. This is what the president of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce (KCC), Lulzim Rafuna said, where according to him, around 300 million euros have been blocked by the EU.
Rafuna called on the Government of Kosovo to work closely with international partners to remove these measures as soon as possible and not allow the imposition of additional sanctions, warned by the European Union.
In addition, Rafuna criticizes the country’s executive for not prioritizing the economy, as he points out, “Kosovo’s economy is second”.
In an interview for KosovaPress, the President of KCC also spoke about the Administrative Instruction issued a few days ago by the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade on import quotas.
The President of KCC has asked the Government of Kosovo to coordinate with international allies for any important political action and decision for the country.
The dialogue and the issue of the north of the country, according to Rafuna, have overshadowed the economy of Kosovo. He demands that this vital sector for the country to be a priority.
Meanwhile, the Administrative Instruction of the Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade (MIET), on import quotas, has not been welcomed by the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce. According to President Rafuna, there are not enough clarifications for businesses in this Instruction.
The Ministry of Industry, Entrepreneurship and Trade says that this administrative instruction is in accordance with international practices, World Trade Organization agreements and European Union legislation. It is further stated that “Based on the principles of the World Trade Organization; Import quotas can be set mainly for the seasonal protection of certain products”.
