Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Andis Salla met with international development partners in Tirana. They discussed ongoing cooperation and concrete steps to further strengthen the agricultural sector.

EU and German development representatives attended the meeting. The partners reaffirmed their commitment to advancing Albania’s EU integration in agriculture.

Salla said Albania has made solid progress in the accession process. He highlighted the opening of Cluster 5 and progress in Chapters 11, 12, and 13. He said reforms are now delivering concrete results on the ground.

The minister said Albania met legal requirements during 2025 and aligned its legislation with EU standards. He added that the government finalized negotiating positions for key agricultural chapters and strengthened institutional coordination with international partners. He reaffirmed the goal of EU membership by 2030.

Salla called for new development models in agriculture and the local economy. He promoted transparent public–private partnerships, with municipalities participating alongside regulated private operators.

He said international partner support remains essential. He stressed the importance of real investment, food security, and stronger value chains to build a modern, competitive agricultural sector ready for EU membership.

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