Kosovo PM gives no deadline on dropping tariffs

Gazeta Express

19/02/2020 10:11

Kosovo prime minister, Albin Kurti, mentions no deadline on rescinding tax on Serbian imports saying that a decision will be taken based on the recommendation of a working group of the Ministry of Trade which will be composed of government officials and representatives of domestic producers.

Kurti who announced replacing 100 percent tax on Serbian goods with full economic, trade and political reciprocity with Serbia, said the principles of reciprocity of his Government will be based on principles of the World Trade Organisation and CEFTA.

“Minister of Trade Rozeta Hajdari has already taken some steps bringing us closer to revocation of tariffs and introducing of full reciprocity. Rozeta has already took a decision to establish a working group with members from the Department of Trade, Kosovo Economic Chamber, Kosovo Customs, Food and Veterinary Agency and Club of Domestic Producers. This working group will present a recommendation to the Government on how to proceed. We will analyse these recommendations and take a decision on dropping tariffs and replacing it with reciprocity as soon as these recommendations come to my office,” Kurti said attending the Convention of Domestic Producers. Kosovo prime minister Kurti said that he will not take decisions on economy without discussing and consulting domestic producers. Kurti reminded that Kosovo is an independent and sovereign state and will take independent decisions. /GazetaExpress/