The fisheries sector will receive 580 million lek in 2026. This marks a 10.1% increase compared to last year.

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, said today that the investment aims to improve infrastructure and sector capacities. The goal is to align the sector with EU standards and increase production and exports.

“The transformation of the sector will happen through the creation of functional markets, modernization of hatchery centers, expansion of capacities in the Butrint area, improvement of port infrastructure, and renewal of the fleet and aquaculture,” Salla said.

The focus also includes strengthening human capacities. This helps align the legislation and meet the requirements of Chapter 13 (Fisheries and Aquaculture) of the EU accession negotiations.

The Minister added that foreign investments in the fisheries sector have increased by 20%. They reached 253 million lek, compared to 211 million lek last year.

To support further development, the salary fund has increased by 7%. It now stands at 174 million lek, up from 162 million lek in 2025.

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