On 30.05.2024, the Minister of Regional Development Mr. Fikrim Damka and his colleagues visited the Embassy of Kosovo in Bern where they met with the Ambassador Mr. Mentor Latifi and the diplomatic staff where they discussed the meetings held and the coordination for the future programs of the MRD and the Swiss government. Next, in the premises of the Embassy, ​​they met a group of Albanian associations living and operating in Switzerland Mr. Mentor Ilazi-Chairman of the Association of Albanian Engineers in Switzerland, Mrs. Arbela Statovci-Swissalbs Entrepreneurs Association and Mrs. Vjosa Gërvalla from the Albinfo Association. Minister Mr. Damka and Ambassador Mr. Latifi greeted those present and showed their willingness for cooperation and support, then Acting Secretary General Mr. Besim Kamberaj presented the activities and programs of the MRD and the opportunities for cooperation with diaspora businesses.

The Minister was accompanied by Acting Secretary General Mr. Besim Kamberaj, Mrs. Refike Sulçevsi Director of the Department for European Integration and Policy Coordination, Mr. Ylber Çitaku Acting Director of the Department for Regional Development and advisor to the Minister, Mr. Ercan Silik.

Mrs. Sandra Ege, Director of the program for Kosovo from Caritas Switzerland, Mr. Bardh Xerxa ​​- Manager of the YENI Project and Mr. Shetim Shujaku - Manager of the MARDI Project were also part of the meetings.