Prime Minister Albin Kurti has highlighted growing economic ties between Kosovo and Germany, announcing that bilateral trade in goods exceeded €1 billion for the first time last year.

Speaking at the third German-Kosovar Economic Forum, organized by the German-Kosovar Chamber of Commerce (OEGJK), Kurti said economic cooperation was built on strong historical and personal ties, with significant potential for further investment and long-term partnerships.

He said around 200 companies with German capital operate in Kosovo, while Germany remains Kosovo’s most important trading partner.

Over the past decade, Kosovo’s exports to Germany have increased more than ninefold, rising from less than €12 million in 2015 to more than €107 million in 2025, Kurti noted.

He also highlighted the diaspora’s contribution to Kosovo’s economy, saying remittances from the diaspora exceeded €1.4 billion last year. Since Kosovo declared independence in 2008, approximately €5.5 billion has been sent from Germany alone, he added.

Kurti praised the contribution of Kosovars who have studied and worked in Germany, saying their professional expertise, technical skills and experience support the country's economic development.

He stressed that Kosovo aims to attract further investment, strengthen supply chains and expand cooperation in technology and innovation.

Referring to changes in the European economy, Kurti said industrial transformation, advances in artificial intelligence and the growing importance of energy security offer new opportunities for cooperation with European partners.

The forum brings together representatives of state institutions, businesses and industry from Kosovo and Germany to explore investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation.