Cooperation with Hungary has been concretized

14.11.2016

Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, Kujtim Shala, held a working meeting with the Ambassador of Hungary in Kosovo, Laszlo Markusz, with whom he discussed a range of issues of mutual interest and concretization of cooperation between Kosovo and Hungary, in view of mutual cultural recognition and concrete cooperation in the field of sports.

Minister Shala and the Ambassador Markusz talked about a recent visit the delegation of MCYS had, headed by Minister Shala in Hungary, and issues that have emerged from the visit, such as the construction of the National stadium, agreement with the Academy "Puskás" that talented footballers from Kosovo by September of the next year, will be able to be part of this famous football academy, and the increase of scholarships in the field of culture and cultural heritage in Hungary.

Minister Shala informed Ambassador Markusz about steps taken by MCYS after visiting Hungary, and added that by the steps that have been taken, the visit will soon turn into a useful visit.

He further informed Ambassador Markusz that the budget of 15 % has been guaranteed regarding funding of the National Stadium.

Also Minister Shala and the Ambassador Markusz agreed to speed up procedures for the realization of this project, since there is political will of both sides, as well as realization of the agreement with the "Puskás" Academy.

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