Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi during the visit that is being developed in Greece, which is participating in the conference of the World Bank and the European Organization of Public Law, which is being held in Athens, "Just-Pal" for the justice systems in European countries and Central Asia, today met with State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Ioannis-Alexios Zeppos.

During the meeting, Minister Kuqi, in addition to the  request for the recognition of Kosovo by the Hellenic state, from the secretary Zeppos, has requested the reduction of tariffs – taxes for vehicle insurance  for citizens of Kosovo that enter Greece, for the possibility of the presence and investment by Greek investors in Kosovo, as well as cooperation in the academic field and the possibility of Kosovar students be offered conditions and  scholarships to study at Greek universities.

Meanwhile, State Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece, Zeppos, has welcomed the requests of minister  Kuçi and said he would make efforts to help Kosovo in the mentioned areas, where are seriously considering the possibility of reducing  insurance fees for Kosovar vehicles that enter  in Greece.

Also today, Minister Kuqi has held the main speech at the Conference of the World Bank and the European Organisation of Public Law, "Just-Pal" for the justice systems of European countries and Central Asia.

In his speech before the participants in this conference, Minister Kuqi has introduced legal system of Kosovo, the close cooperation between the Ministry of Justice and EULEX, in areas that relate  these two institutions, and has shown the need further improving the legal life, guarantee for full independence of the judiciary and the need for continued reforms in the system.

Minister Kuqi said also that Kosovo  as a new state requires continual  support from all relevant European institutions, as institutional and legislative reforms are a priority on the priorities for the Government of Kosovo and in this regard, courts have an essential role in the independence of the judicial system , while the Government with the increase of conditions and capacities, will require to protect this independence and accountability be essential to the functioning of this system.

This conference will help Kosovo justice institutions, to strengthen regional cooperation and dialogue in the field of judiciary, because except the Minister Kuçi, this conference is being attended by the Chairperson of the Judicial Council of Kosovo, Enver Peci, President of the Supreme Court Fejzullah Hasani and Chief of Cabinet in the Ministry of Justice, Vigan Qorrolli, which will be presented with their presentations.