Minister Tahiri meets with the President of the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Rukiqi

During this discussion, the Minister of Justice, Mr. Abelard Tahiri, highlighted the course of the process of Functional Review in the sector of Commercial Justice so far, and said that the results of the comprehensive analysis so far indicate that Kosovo is facing with the lack of efficiency of judicial system, with the focus on this field. He stressed that he is determined to change this situation by supporting the idea of the establishment of a special court for addressing issues of commercial character. The current capacities of the Basic Court of Prishtina and Court of Appeals are insufficient and this finding was strongly supported by the representatives of judiciary and businesses but also other stakeholders present. Minister Tahiri said that he is very much interested that any reform should be a result of a broader discussion so that its implementation is easy, as a result of real and comprehensive need.

A special importance was given to the composition and establishment of a court that will have all required capacities to deal with potential disputes of businesses in a contemporary environment of the free trade economy. He stressed that we need to build the necessary capacities which are required for such a court. 

The President of Kosovo Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Rukiqi spoke about the great importance that an efficient and transparent justice system has for the economic development of the country. He highlighted that the Chamber of Commerce is going through structural reforms whereby the establishment of a mechanism is planned for the protection of interests of the businesses under this chamber, with the focus on strengthening the Permanent Arbitration Tribunal and providing mediation through the Tribunal.

Furthermore, Mr. Rukiqi strongly supported the idea of the establishment of a court for commercial affairs and said that the Chamber of Commerce is fully available for the promotion and advancement of this reform. According to Rukiqit, the main element and final goal of this review process should be the return of trust in the rule of law, a process to which the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce will be fully committed.

Free professions were also discussed as alternative methods for the settlement of commercial disputes, such as Mediation and Arbitration, which will be discussed in a greater detail in the upcoming organization in cooperation with the Kosovo Chamber of Commerce.