Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi, today took part in the ninth meeting of the National Council for Economic Development, where among other things, was discussed on the "Reform of the judicial system in Kosovo – The impact this reform can have in the economic processes."

On this occasion, Minister Kuçi said that one of the main goals of the judicial reform is the creation of a more suitable environment for economic development. Kuçi said that the judicial reform will increase the efficiency of judges and prosecutors, which will be effective in solving problems in economic terms. He added that a positive impact will be the development of a large number of laws, because some of these laws directly deal with the economic system, citing the Law on Obligations, Law on Enforcement Procedure etc.

Minister Kuçi said that as a part of the judicial reform that will positively affect the economic processes is also the assistance in the establishment of the arbitration, the establishment and operationalization of the notarial and mediation systems, private bailiffs etc.

Minister Kuçi said that another important step in support of the economy of justice is the creation of a special department for economic affairs in all the Basic Courts of the Republic of Kosovo, which, according to him, will affect in a faster and more efficient treatment of economic issues.

In addition, Minister assured that with the amending of the Law on Courts, which is expected to occur this year, as part of the Basic Court in Prishtina will be established a special department for hearing cases dealing with foreign investment.

At the end of his speech, he said that, as the Minister of Justice, he is open to the proposals of laws and justice policies in order to facilitate the economic development of Kosovo.