On World Food Day and the 80th anniversary of FAO, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Andis Salla, met with Raimund Jehle, FAO Representative in Albania and Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia.

Minister Salla praised the long-standing cooperation with FAO, which started in 1973. He called this partnership a key pillar for sustainable agricultural development and for strengthening Albania’s rural economy.

He added, “We appreciate FAO’s continued support. Together, we will advance in line with the EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and build new policies that reflect our vision for rural development.”

The meeting also focused on restructuring the Ministry of Agriculture to support integration reforms. They discussed preparing for challenges related to food security and sustainable agricultural production.