TIRANA, Nov 26 /ATA/ At the joint meeting of the Government of the Republic of Albania and the Government of the Republic of Kosovo, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Frida Krifca, informed about the ongoing cooperation with the Kosovo counterpart Faton Peci, regarding the unification of models of health and veterinary certificates.
“With Minister Peci, during last month, we have held two meetings in Tirana, to accelerate cooperation between our institutions. The work is being built on the commitments recently made. An important example is the protocol on mutual recognition and unification of models of health and veterinary certificates accompanying livestock and products of animal origin. “Today we have 43 certificates unified and recognized by both authorities”, said Krifca.
Krifca said removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers with Kosovo is a cost saved for both countries.
“Meanwhile, we have agreed with the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Development of Kosovo, Faton Peci and are working on removal of tariff and non-tariff barriers, which helps us reduce the administrative costs of operators, costs that affect the final product. Also, we have undertaken to engage in the exchange of experience for IPA programs on Rural Development as well as with joint projects on livestock and rural tourism, ” said the Minister.
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