TIRANA, October 28 /ATA/- The representatives of Albanian and Israeli agencies of protected areas signed today an agreement of cooperation for management of the protected areas and ecosystems in Albania.
This agreement follows long-running efforts with the state of Israel while the best Israeli expertise and assistance will make our protected areas a success story and true tourist destinations.
“The work begun long ago with the State of Israel is being finalized with a cooperation agreement between two Albanian and Israeli protected area agencies for the management of protected areas and ecosystems in Albania. The best Israeli expertise and assistance to transform protected areas into success stories and true tourist destinations,” said Tourism and Environment Minister Blendi Klosi.
The protected areas in Albania are considered as an effective opportunity for development of sustainable tourism. They represent in themselves extraordinary resources and natural beauty which constantly attracts domestic and foreign tourists from all over the world.
In Albania, the protected areas occupy 20% of the territory or otherwise, 1 in 6 square meters is protected area./a.a/r.e/p.s./
