Baroness Arminka says to Kurti: Unless Kosovo is capable of itself, there is peace in the Balkans

Facing the past was one of the main topics of the virtual meeting that Prime Minister Albin Kurti conducted with Baronesse Arminka Helice from the Chamber of Lords of the British Parliament.

Prime Minister Kurti confirmed the government's commitment to fighting crime and corruption, reform in justice and commitment to attracting investments that create new jobs. He stressed that the economy has responded positively, with economic growth of 9.9%, according to the Central Bank of Kosovo. He stressed Kosovo's goal of joining the European Union and NATO, as well as boosting regional co-operation.

Baroness congratulated the prime minister on his achievements and progress, and wanted success in government. She voiced support for the Government programme, stressing that Kosovo's successes are also successes for the Balkan region.

I am encouraged to see that the government responds to people's demands for justice and employment and offers stability, she said.

While Kosovo is not capable of itself and the region not being influenced by neighbouring states and Russian politics, peace cannot be established in the Balkans, the barones stressed.

Prime Minister Kurti, along with Deputy Justice Minister, once National Coordinator Against Violence in the Family, Mrs. Nita Shala, and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic of Kosovo, Mrs. Saranda Bogujevci, talked to the Helici Baroness also about institutional initiatives to confront the past. The initiative was singled out to establish the Institute for Crimes committed during the war and to draft the Strategy for Transitional Justice.

During the meeting, talk of the challenges of processes for recognition and justice for survivors of sexual violence during the war in Kosovo. The Government Commission's work for recognition and verification of the status of persons violated during the war in Kosovo was stressed in a significant and highly important process for the future of survivors, and for all society.

Finally, there was also discussion of the possibilities for co-operation between Kosovo and Great Britain.