TIRANA, November 26/ATA/ The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development represented Albania in the proceedings of the 122nd Assembly of the International Olive Council (IOC), which took place in Cordoba (Spain).
The Albanian delegation composed of Bledi Mile and Ana Lelo was received by Minister of Agriculture of Spain as well as by the Secretary General of the IOC.
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Andis Salla sent a welcoming video message to the assembly, where he highlighted the thousand-year tradition of olive cultivation in Albania and its significance in the Mediterranean identity, rural development and agricultural economy of the country.
During the proceedings of the assembly, Albania reaffirmed its commitment to the further development of the olive sector, improving the quality of production, increasing competitiveness and promoting Made in Albania products in international markets. /e.xh/j.p/r.e/p.s./
