“We can conclude that the High Security Prison in the Republic of Kosovo is a very good example of functioning, respect for the rights of prisoners, and a very good example of the functioning of the correctional service in this center, the director, the deputy director and all staff. I congratulate for a great and efficient commitment, despite the problems facing the working conditions and security issues, they manage to do a tremendous job and until today the Republic of Kosovo has not caused any problems, no trouble, despite facing serious problems,” said Minister Tahiri.

Minister Tahiri emphasized that he has the support of the Prime Minister and the Minister of Finance to increase security within the prisons. In this regards, the first work to be done is the increase of the number of guards.

“We have foreseen for next year to add 120 guards. The request of the Correctional Service has been around 80, but we have found the understanding of the Ministry of Finance 40 more to be added, so I have the impression that we will be able to provide a sufficient number of guards within the Correctional Service and we will not have problems,” said Minister Tahiri.

General Director of Kosovo Correctional Service, Sokol Zogaj, is convinced that the support of the minister will enable the fulfillment of the needs of this institution.

“We received a very strong support from the minister. I believe that this year and next year we will achieve the goal for both staff and security equipment, and for all the needs of this institution,” said Zogaj.