The Director of the Agency for Agricultural and Rural Development (AZHBR), Ardita Kuçi, held a working meeting with a delegation from Croatia’s Payment Agency. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the agricultural sector.

First, the Croatian delegation was led by the State Secretary for Agriculture and International Affairs, Zdravko Tušek, and the Director General of the Payment Agency, Nikola Dolački.

Next, Kuçi emphasized the importance of institutional dialogue and expanding cooperation in line with European Union standards.

Furthermore, the discussions focused on improving the Land Parcel Identification System (LPIS), a key component of the Integrated Administration and Control System (IACS). They also addressed farm registry development, financial management, control mechanisms, and the agency’s accreditation process.

Finally, Kuçi called the meeting an important step toward concrete cooperation with international partners. The goal is to meet EU standards and increase efficiency in supporting the agricultural sector.

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