Draft Law on the Mediterranean Games “Prishtina 2030” Approved

The Government of Kosovo has approved the Draft Law on the Mediterranean Games, which will be held in Kosovo in 2030. The draft law stipulates that the Mediterranean Games be declared a matter of special importance for the state of Kosovo.

Deputy Minister of Sport Daulina Osmani said the draft law is the result of an in-depth domestic and international legal analysis and that it also establishes the Organizing Committee for these games.

“The drafting of this bill is the result of an in-depth analysis process, including a review of the domestic legal framework and international practices for organizing similar multisport events. With the adoption of this bill, the Mediterranean Games are declared a matter of special interest to the Republic of Kosovo, reflecting the strategic importance this project has for our country. This law establishes the Organizing Committee for the 2030 Mediterranean Games, an independent structure with the status of a non-governmental organization foundation, responsible for leading this activity,” Osmani said.

Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti will chair this committee. He said that by organizing this event, Kosovo will have modern sports infrastructure and will also be promoted on the international stage.

“The ‘Prishtina 2030’ Mediterranean Games are the largest sporting event in the country and the region, and through investments they will contribute directly to improving and advancing sports infrastructure, while through hospitality they will contribute to the international representation and promotion of our republic,” Kurti emphasized.

Kosovo won the right to host the Mediterranean Games at the General Assembly of the International Committee of the Mediterranean Games, held in Greece in September last year./KP