Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Albania, Tayyar Kağan Atay, to strengthen cooperation between the two countries in agriculture, rural development, and food security.

During the meeting, Salla highlighted the excellent relations and steady partnership between Albania and Turkey. They also discussed concrete steps to implement the Action Plan stemming from the joint declaration on agricultural insurance schemes (TARSIM model).

“We discussed continuing the implementation of the Action Plan from the joint declaration on agricultural insurance schemes (TARSIM) and explored opportunities for technical support in food security and the protection of medicinal plants. The Turkish side expressed readiness to deepen technical and institutional cooperation,” the minister said.

According to Salla, Turkey also showed willingness to strengthen technical and institutional collaboration, aiming to exchange experiences and apply successful practices in the agricultural sector.