Prishtina, April 20, 2018 – The President of the Republic of Kosovo, Hashim Thaçi, in a farewell meeting, has decorated the Director of the German Development Cooperation Office (GIZ), James Macbeth Forbes, with the Presidential Jubilee Medal of the 10th Anniversary of the Independence, for his contribution to the state building process of Kosovo.
President Thaçi has thanked him and all the GIZ employees for the work and contribution they have given in a very important period of our state building.
“Your contribution and the contribution of all the GIZ employees has been very important for the strengthening of the state-building in Kosovo. GIZ has allocated a lot of financial resources and professional expertise, helping to strengthen all important fields for the state of Kosovo”, said President Thaçi.
Whereas, the GIZ Director, James Macbeth Forbes, has expressed his gratitude for the award, which he said, is dedicated to all GIZ collaborators, who have worked for many years to implement various projects.
President Thaçi added that Kosovo has excellent relations with Germany and welcomes its help, which is decisive not only in the political and European integration field but also in the economic field in the field of education, environment and culture.