EU Ambassador Dirk Schübel visits the Ministry for Communities and Return

The Minister for Communities and Return, Nenad Rašić, met with the Ambassador of the European Union to Kosovo, Dirk Schübel, who, together with his delegation, visited the Ministry for Communities and Return. The meeting was dedicated to issues of importance for non-majority communities, the protection of their rights, the advancement of institutional cooperation, and further support for the return process of displaced persons.

During the conversation, Ambassador Dirk Schübel commended the work of the Ministry for Communities and Return, as well as the commitment of Minister Nenad Rašić in the field of protecting the rights of non-majority communities and improving their position. He emphasized the importance of continuous institutional action in resolving issues faced by communities, underlining that the European Union remains a partner and supporter of the Ministry in implementing activities aimed at strengthening community rights, improving their position, and creating conditions for the sustainable return of displaced persons.

Minister Rašić informed the Ambassador and the members of the delegation about the Ministry's activities and priorities, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with international partners to find concrete and sustainable solutions for issues that directly affect the lives of members of non-majority communities. Special importance is attached to continuous institutional support, the advancement of mechanisms for the protection of rights, and the creation of more favorable conditions for the return and reintegration of displaced persons. The Ministry also places special importance on the economic empowerment of members of non-majority communities through employment support, entrepreneurship development, and the creation of sustainable sources of income, as key prerequisites for strengthening their economic independence, improving their quality of life, and creating conditions for the sustainable return of displaced persons.

The interlocutors exchanged views on the possibilities of further advancing cooperation between the Ministry for Communities and Return and the European Union Delegation, with a shared interest in strengthening institutional capacities, improving the protection of the rights of non-majority communities, and promoting the return process. It was emphasized that dialogue, coordination among institutions, and the continuous support of international partners are important for achieving concrete results in these areas.

The Ministry for Communities and Return will continue, in cooperation with international partners and relevant institutions, to work on improving the position of non-majority communities, protecting their rights, economic empowerment, and creating conditions for the safe and sustainable return of displaced persons.