Skënder Gjinushi, President of the Academy of Sciences of Albania, signed a cooperation agreement with Prof. Dr. Oscar Vicente Mana, Vice President of the European Biotechnology Thematic Network Association (EBTNA).

The agreement brings the Academy into EBTNA as a full institutional member. The Academy now joins EBTNA’s General Assembly and gains full participation rights.It can now take part in all EBTNA programs and initiatives.

Both sides agreed to organize and promote joint scientific activities. They will hold congresses, workshops, symposia, and public lectures.
They also plan joint academic and social events. Together, they will join European and global research networks.They aim to develop and lead collaborative projects across biotechnology fields.

The two leaders signed the agreement during the European Congress of Biotechnology 2025.Albania is hosting the congress for the first time, from September 11 to 13.

The congress brings together 200 experts from around the world.Researchers, professors, students, and industry professionals are participating.
They represent countries from the EU, Western Balkans, Canada, Israel, Australia, China, and others. They focus on biotechnology in medicine, pharmaceuticals, environment, agriculture, industry, animals, and aquaculture.

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