Albania's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Frida Krifca, recently visited the International Olive Council (IOC) headquarters in Madrid to discuss the reinvention of Albania's olive sector. The meeting was facilitated by Albania's Ambassador in Madrid, Gazmend Barbullushi, and involved discussions on boosting Albania's participation in IOC activities and tapping into the council's expertise. The Minister expressed an interest in the IOC's support mechanisms, despite lacking awareness within Albania's olive sector. A virtual meeting is soon to be held, connecting stakeholders from the Albanian olive sector with leaders from the IOC's operational units, aiming to develop a roadmap for technical assistance and industry growth.