Albania’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, met in Brussels with Elisabet Werner, Director-General at the European Commission Directorate‑General for Agriculture and Rural Development.

During the meeting, they discussed Albania’s progress in absorbing European funds for agriculture and rural development. In addition, they reviewed the next steps for the effective implementation of the IPARD III Programme.

Participants highlighted Albania’s positive progress in meeting the program’s requirements. As a result, the initiative creates more financing opportunities for Albanian farmers and agribusinesses.

Furthermore, Salla stressed that expanding access to European Union funds and modernizing the agricultural sector remain key priorities for Albania’s European integration path.