Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice, Prof. Dr. Hajredin Kuçi, today hosted in a meeting the new head of EULEX, Gabriele Meucci, whereby congratulated him for his new post as Head of EULEX mission, welcoming him in Kosovo.

Upon this occasion, Minister Kuçi and Head of EULEX, Meucci discussed the latest developments in Kosovo, namely in the justice system, including the reconfiguration of the EULEX mission and the process of transfer of authority from the EULEX mission to local institutions. 

Minister Kuçi stressed that transfer of powers from EULEX to Kosovo institutions is an achievement not only for Kosovo institutions but also a success of the EULEX mission, which among other things aims at building capacity of local staff Kosovo institutions. This transfer demonstrates the readiness and preparation of local staff to manage local institutions and also using the expertise and cooperating with EULEX.
On the other hand, the new Head of EULEX, Meucci, also stressed the importance of the transfer of competencies to local institutions, stressing that it is important to continue cooperation even further in order to gradually strengthen the Rule of Law in Kosovo.

At the end of the meeting, the parties agreed that Kosovo institutions had excellent cooperation with EULEX so far, and that there is willingness to further continue this cooperation in order to implement projects already initiated in the building of local staff capacities and strengthening the rule of law in Kosovo.