The Minister of Trade and Industry, Vesel Krasniqi received in an introductory meeting the representatives of the organization EcoKosWomen from Prishtina, chaired by the director Magbule Hyseni.
In the meeting it has been discussed about the cooperation plans between the Ministry of Trade and Industry and this organization for 2020-2021 in support of women entrepreneurs in Kosovo.
Minister Krasniqi informed the representatives of this organization that within the Economic Recovery Package, drafted by the Government of Kosovo, it is foreseen the allocation of 400 thousand euros as support for women entrepreneurs.
Also, Minister Krasniqi stressed that the support of women entrepreneurs will be categorized into three levels depending on the number of employees they have or will employ in the future.
The meeting also discussed the request of the EcoKosWomen organization to reduce VAT on hygienic products produced by women.
In this regard, Minister Krasniqi suggested that this issue be addressed to the Ministry of Finance, the Office of the Prime Minister and the Assembly of Kosovo.
