KKosovo Minister Albin Kurti has attended the upcoming Mediterranean Games Organising Committee ( KOLM (Pristina 2030), where the course of preparations and further steps toward organizing this sporting event has been considered.

The issues raised in recent communication by the Mediterranean International Committee ( The ICG, aimed at continuing work and co-operation in organising the Games.

In his opening address, Kurti has stressed that the common goal is the successful organisation of Pristina 2030, underlining the importance of joint co-operation and engagement throughout the preparation process.

He has said that in determining investments, the requirements for hosting the Games should be considered, not only, but the country’s development priorities and citizens’ needs.

To advance the preparations, we need common sense of the direction we pursue and of the steps we take. In determining investments, in addition to requirements for hosting the Games, our country’s development priorities and citizens’ needs should guide us. This also serves co-operation with the ICG and the fulfillment of the commitments we have undertaken, Kurti has declared, broadcast Klankosova.tv.

The prime minister has recalled that the Candidate’s Book is the basis on which Kosovo has gained the right to organise the Mediterranean Games, stressing that the initial vision envisions the extent of the races across Kosovo, as well as Albania’s involvement, respectively, of the city of Durres.

According to him, sports facilities that will be built or renovated should serve athletes and citizens even after the end of the Games in 2030.

In this direction, Kurti has stressed the importance of exploiting existing capacities, involvement in investments that are under way and careful planning new construction, including costs, use and maintenance.

Masterplane’s draft, organisation and coordination of work, priority infrastructure and procurement plans have also been discussed during the meeting.

Kurti has stressed that the Government remains committed to meeting the pledges provided at the candidacy stage, demanding that the same commitment be reflected by all involved in the organisation of the Games.