Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi, on the first day of UK visit met with Helen Grant, Deputy Secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice of the United Kingdom and the Minister for Europe, David Lidington.

During the meeting with the Deputy Secretary Grand, Deputy Prime Minister Kuçi presented the priorities of the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, in particular the main activities in the framework of the rule of law. Special attention was given to the reform of the judiciary, including the changing of the structure of courts and prosecutors' offices as well as the construction of the new legislation architecture in Kosovo.

In addition, Kuçi also presented some of his ideas about the possibilities of further deepening of cooperation between Kosovo and the United Kingdom, including the possibilities of improving the international legal cooperation and support in the capacity building of the judiciary, prosecution and other areas of the justice system.

Deputy Prime Minister Kuçi also met with the UK Minister for Europe, David Lidington, and discussed various issues about Kosovo's path towards the European integrations and the role of the UK in this regard.

At this meeting, it was highly praises the Kosovo's engagement in the dialogue with Serbia, the agreements reached and their implementation, as well as other important issues about the rule of law. The parties discussed about the cooperation of Kosovo with EULEX and other EU institutions, on which case Deputy Prime Minister Kuçi recalled the joint success of EULEX and local institutions in many areas. He underlined the need for the transformation of EULEX, as well as the transfer of powers to the locals. Deputy Prime Minister Kuçi cited several areas in Kosovo's foreign policy in which the United Kingdom could help with their commitment.