Kurti Addresses Absence of North Mitrovica Mayor at New Ministry Inauguration
North Mitrovica, Kosovo – Prime Minister Albin Kurti and Minister of Agriculture, Aramend Muja, officially inaugurated the new building of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development in northern Mitrovica on April 27, 2026. The event marked the establishment of key regional directorates – the Regional Directorate of the Agency for Agricultural Development and the Regional Directorate of the Kosovar Forestry Agency – which previously operated from rented locations. The new facility is intended to bolster the sector of agriculture within the region.
During the inauguration, Prime Minister Kurti addressed questions regarding the absence of the Mayor of North Mitrovica. Responding to inquiries from Serbian media, Kurti explained that mayors represent a distinct layer within the Kosovar civic structure. “Mayors are a layer of citizens,” Kurti stated.
He further clarified that the ministry’s focus remained on supporting agricultural development and forestry initiatives across Kosovo. The inauguration signifies a commitment to strengthening regional services and promoting sustainable practices within the agriculture sector. The project involved the Regional Directorate of the Agency for Agricultural Development and the Regional Directorate of the Kosovar Forestry Agency.
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It’s concerning that the mayor of North Mitrovica wasn’t present at such an important event.
What was the reason for North Mitrovica Mayor’s absence at the inauguration?