TIRANA, Oct.7 /ATA/ Albania has great potentials for olive production given the suitable climatic-soil conditions.
Investment growth in both the increase of planted areas and the processing industry have paved way for development of this sector according to the best standards.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is a full member of the International Olive Council (IOC), world’s only international intergovernmental organisation in the field of olive oil and table olives based in Madrid.
Frida Krifca, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development of Albania paid a courtesy visit to the International Olive Council on 6 October 2021. She was accompanied by H.E. Gazmend Barbullushi, Ambassador of Albania in Madrid. They were welcomed by the Executive Director, Mr. Abdellatif Ghedira, and his two deputies, Mr. Jaime Lillo and Mr. Mustafa’ Sepetci as well as by the heads of the External Relations, Mr. Mounir Fourati, and Observatory Departments Mr. Michele Bungaro.
Discussions between the two parties focused on exploring ways and means to revitalise Albania’s participation in IOC activities and to take advantage of the IOC’s expertise to develop the Albanian olive sector.
The Minister Krifca expressed interest and readiness to take a more active role in the IOC.
During the visit, it was decided to plan a virtual meeting between the stakeholders of the Albanian olive sector and the heads of the IOC operational units to exchange information and establish a roadmap for technical assistance to the Albanian olive oil sector.
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