At the event organised to mark end of Kosovo’s presidency of the Central Europe Free Trade Agreement (CEFTA), Minister of Trade and Industry Endrit Shala said that the government of Kosovo is committed to liberal economy in line with World Trade Organisation principles. Shala accused Serbia of not respecting CEFTA and continuously placing barriers on Kosovo companies.
At the same time, David Cullen from European Commission said the tax on imports from Kosovo and Serbia has overshadowed Kosovo’s presidency and as a result of this, not all members are attending the CEFTA Week. He also conveyed the view of the European Commission against the tax saying it goes against CEFTA rules and principles. “Trade disagreements happen and we understand there are real barriers that Kosovo is facing but these need to be addressed in adequate forums including the CEFTA framework,” Cullen said.
