EU sanctions oust foreign investors from Kosovo

Lulzim Rafuna, head of Kosovo Economic Ode

“We like the Ode of Economy have been trying to present Kosovo as a good business environment in the world media and are exploiting the leadership of the Western Balkan Odas for promotions. Even with the EU's economic Odays, we have managed to hold over 17 organisations. The last was when we had over 100 companies present in Kosovo from Turkey”.

That the sanctions Kosovo receives from other countries affect the growth of foreign investors, Agim Sahini from the Kosovo Alliance of Business says.

Agim Sahini, chairman of the Kosovar Alliance of Business

“With sanctions is hurting the country's image by bringing political ignorance. Kosovo has also not joined any international organisation, and these are the result of Kosovo's weakening foreign policy towards international partners”.

And for the former head of the Chamber of Commerce, Safet Gerjaliu, the situation is devastating in recent years.

Safet Gerjaliu, former head of OEK

“What is going on in recent years is a misery that has caused Kosovo, but I believe the effect of the measures will be reflected and will be a big blow to Kosovo's image, is the fact that in Kosovo the opposition is ultimately inert and it is the fate of Kurti Government that it does not have an Albin Kurti in the opposition”.

According to experts, the government should use its international friends to remove these sanctions. /T7