In its 91st meeting, the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, chaired by Prime Minister Thaçi, discussed and approved the 2010 Draft Budget.
“The Kosovo Budget for next year is 1.461 billion euros, a 6% increase in comparison to last year’s budget,” said Mr. Thaçi.
The Prime Minister praised the ministers and experts who took part in drafting the 2010 budgetary framework.
“The budgetary planning was done in full accordance with the priorities specified by the Cabinet, with the objective of supporting developmental policies. Specifically, the structure of the budget respects the key priorities of the Cabinet, including economic growth, the development and strengthening of institutional capacities, good governance and social stability,” said Prime Minister Thaçi.
In addition, the Prime Minister stated, “It is encouraging that, despite the world economic crisis, we expect our economy to grow by over 4 percent in 2010. Without a doubt, this represents a considerable success for the Government of Kosovo.”
The Prime Minister explained that in preparing the draft budget, the Cabinet consulted and received the support of its international partners, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Commission.
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Ahmet Shala, while outlining the 2010 Draft Budget to the Cabinet, said that the Government will continue to invest substantially in developing the transport, energy, education and health sectors. It will also support families of missing persons and it will increase support for war disabled persons.
“The Government will continue to finance the establishment of new institutions of Kosovo. The budget includes funding for the Constitutional Court, the Kosovo Intelligence Agency, as well as the opening of new embassies,” said Minister Shala, adding, “The draft budget not only makes possible the realization of planned projects, but also opens up new perspectives and opportunities for financing more ambitious projects in the future.”
“The Kosovo Budget for next year is 1.461 billion euros, a 6% increase in comparison to last year’s budget,” said Mr. Thaçi.
The Prime Minister praised the ministers and experts who took part in drafting the 2010 budgetary framework.
“The budgetary planning was done in full accordance with the priorities specified by the Cabinet, with the objective of supporting developmental policies. Specifically, the structure of the budget respects the key priorities of the Cabinet, including economic growth, the development and strengthening of institutional capacities, good governance and social stability,” said Prime Minister Thaçi.
In addition, the Prime Minister stated, “It is encouraging that, despite the world economic crisis, we expect our economy to grow by over 4 percent in 2010. Without a doubt, this represents a considerable success for the Government of Kosovo.”
The Prime Minister explained that in preparing the draft budget, the Cabinet consulted and received the support of its international partners, including the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank and the European Commission.
The Minister of Economy and Finance, Ahmet Shala, while outlining the 2010 Draft Budget to the Cabinet, said that the Government will continue to invest substantially in developing the transport, energy, education and health sectors. It will also support families of missing persons and it will increase support for war disabled persons.
“The Government will continue to finance the establishment of new institutions of Kosovo. The budget includes funding for the Constitutional Court, the Kosovo Intelligence Agency, as well as the opening of new embassies,” said Minister Shala, adding, “The draft budget not only makes possible the realization of planned projects, but also opens up new perspectives and opportunities for financing more ambitious projects in the future.”
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