Bujar Bukoshi

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Bujar Bukoshi
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Bukoshi in 1994
Born (1947-05-13) 13 May 1947 (age 77)
Suharekë, FPR Yugoslavia
NationalityAlbanian
EducationDoctor of Medicine
Occupation(s)Urologist, Ex-politician
Known forEx-Prime Minister of Republic of Kosovo (1991–2000)
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Bujar Bukoshi (born 13 May 1947) was the prime minister of the Republic of Kosova from 1991 to 2000. He served as the Minister of Healthcare in Kosovo. [1]

Bukoshi was born in Suva Reka, SAP Kosovo, FPR Yugoslavia. He graduated from the University of Belgrade's Medical School. [2] Bukoshi is one of the founders of the Democratic League of Kosovo and was elected leader of the party. He was the deputy prime minister of Kosovo in the second Thaçi cabinet from 2011 to 2014.

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References

  1. "Worlds Statesmen - Yugoslavia". Archived from the original on 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
  2. Elsie, Robert (2 May 2018). Historical Dictionary of Kosova. Scarecrow Press. ISBN   9780810853096 via Google Books.