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Albania, Germany agree to boost agricultural cooperation

Xinhua, July 21, 2016 Adjust font size:

Albania and Germany said here Wednesday that they would strengthen agricultural cooperation.

The decision was announced by Albanian Agriculture Minister Edmond Panariti and German Environment Minister Stefan Wenzel after a meeting in Tirana.

Panariti praised the support Germany has given to Albania over the years, saying it was a necessity for Albania, especially in the waste monitoring of agricultural products.

Panariti said another issue that required more attention was the prevention of agricultural infectious diseases.

"We need to attract more German investments in the field of agriculture," Panariti said.

Wenzel, for his part, said that Albania's agriculture development is moving forward, adding the two countries should also identify cooperation in other areas. Endi