TIRANA, Dec 3 /ATA/ –By I. Vata/ – The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka attended the Second Mediterranean Ministerial Dialogue on the Food Security Crisis upon an invitation of Italy’s Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.
Foreign Minister Xhaçka commended her Italian counterpart for the efforts to address this crisis, affirming that Albania will join the Group of Friends on Food and Nutrition Security headed by Italy.
“At the Mediterranean Ministerial Dialogue on Food Security Crisis upon the invitation of Italian FM Antonio Tajani to discuss food crisis and foster cooperation in Mediterranean region. We commend Italy for leadership on this crucial issue. We confirmed that Albania will join the Group of Friends and supports the three proposals aimed at addressing food crisis put forward by Italy,” Foreign Minister said.
In a bid to mobilize more actions designed to tackle the global food insecurity, Italy is seeking to reaffirm its commitment to the Food Security and Nutrition Agenda by hosting this second important event in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, bringing together the foreign ministers of the Mediterranean countries, including those worst-affected by the food insecurity and the countries that contribute to the efforts to overcome this crisis.
Participation of the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka represents a signification contribution of Albania, taking notice of Albania’s primary role in the United Nations Security Council.
In the meantime, Albania’s geographical position in the Mediterranean and the country’s commitment to assuming a leading role, especially on migration and the food crisis issues, is also in the interest of our country. Partnership and close cooperation with Italy, as one of the most important factors in this region, as well as Albania’s contribution to FAO in terms of projects and initiatives for a sustainable agricultural development in the Mediterranean basin, is also in the interest of both interest.
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