On 20.10.2023, the 23rd International Fair of Agribusiness, Food and Beverages AGROKOS 2023 was opened in Pristina
2023.
The business delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, organized by the Chamber of Economy/Commerce of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina with financial support from the Government of Sarajevo Canton, participated for the seventh time in a row in the 23rd International Fair of Agribusiness, Food, Beverages and Gastronomy “AGROKOS 2023.”
Opening this year’s fair, Bekim Xhafa, the director of the Fair, expressed his gratitude in his address to the Bosnian-Herzegovinian business delegation and the Chamber of Economy/Commerce of the Federation of BiH for supporting the sustainability of this fair, which, even during the recent customs barriers and the current visa regime, stood by entrepreneurs and thus provided an opportunity for the return of quality Bosnian-Herzegovinian products to the Kosovo market.
The Vice President of the Chamber of Economy/Commerce of the Federation of BiH, Mirsad Jašarspahić, thanked the organizers for their hospitality and years of cooperation, as well as for their unwavering support in organizing the participation of BiH entrepreneurs at the Agrokos fair over the past seven years.
The regional leader in food production, AS Holding, traditionally participated again this year in the business delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina together with its members Klas from Sarajevo, Vispak from Visoko and Solana from Tuzla, expressing interest in the Kosovo market, where they have been present with goods from their rich assortment for many years.
During the fair, BiH entrepreneurs held previously arranged meetings with Kosovo business partners and distributors, along with presentations of new products.
The BiH stand had good attendance and promotion by local media.
On the first day of the Fair, accompanied by the organizer of the fair, Mr. Bekim Xhafa, the BiH stand was visited by Feton Peci, the current Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development of Kosovo.
On the second day of the Fair, a visit by Prime Minister Albin Kurti was organized, who expressed satisfaction with the participation of the business delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina at this year’s fair.
In a conversation with Vice President Jašarspahić and BiH representatives, Prime Minister Kurti gave full support to the development of business cooperation between companies from Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo.
This year’s Agrokos fair brought together 157 exhibitors, agricultural and food companies, of which about 136 were from Kosovo, while the rest were from countries in the region and Europe.
The business delegation of Bosnia and Herzegovina realized this year’s participation in the Agrokos Fair with financial support from the Government of Sarajevo Canton.
