Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Kosovo, Rame Manaj received today a delegation of the Foreign Ministry and the Japanese Agency for International Cooperation, headed by Masoto Iso, Minister at the Japanese Embassy in Vienna.

Manaj  thanked the government of Japan, Japanese people, for help given to Kosovo, but also special gratitude for the recognition of the Republic of Kosovo as an sovereign and independent country.

Deputy Prime Minister Rame Manaj responding interests of the Japanese delegation briefed them with current developments and the efforts of the commitment of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo in creating economic development policies.

"We are making visible progress in many areas, thanks to the assistance and support from outside, but the challenges are many and Japan's cooperation and assistance is necessary", said Mr. Manaj.

Iso Masoto Minister said the Government satisfied with achievements, but also the willingness of cooperation and assistance of the Government and the Japanese Agency for International Cooperation with the Government of the Republic of Kosovo in the future in areas and projects identified by the two sides.
The Japanese diplomate emphasized the human resources, namely the new age of the population as a primary factor for the development of a country.