The Minister of Economy and Finance received today France's ambassador in Pristina, Mr. Jean-François Fitou. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the assistance France could provide to Kosovo in its road toward European integration and economic development.

Minister Ahmet Shala, thanking France's ambassador for the assistance provided by the state and people of France, said that “France expressed willingness to help Kosovo, whether in the field of economy, justice or even in areas important for the development of Kosovo. Relations of bilateral cooperation between Kosovo and France will be stepped up in the future”.

He further added that ‘"the Ambassador was highly focused in helping Kosovo. We talked about the cooperation between the Ministry of Economy and Finance of the Republic of Kosovo and that of France”.

On the other hand, France's ambassador in Pristina, Mr. Jean-François Fitou, said that in the course of the meeting he was asked that French institutions assist Kosovo more than they have done so far, promising that they will do that.

“My country has recognized Kosovo as an independent state and will assist it in every aspect and when my country recognized Kosovo, it accepted it in the European family as well, consequently the family must be helped”, said Ambassador Fitou.

He further added that “I am impressed with the life dynamic of Kosovo citizens. Kosovo is working on fighting corruption and is making progress in various fields of life. Kosovo, as part of Europe, deserves an even greater help. Kosovo has convinced investors to come to Kosovo and they have invested and will invest”, he said.