Ministry of Health, Ogerta Manasterliu in a statement to the media said that after the government meeting, the Council of Ministers has approved the draft law on cannabis for medical use. 

Manastirliu said that in connection with this draft law, a National Agency will be established for the control that will be done over the entire process of cannabis production. 

"The Council of Ministers has approved the draft law on cannabis, for medical and industrial purposes. From the national consultation, where 61% of the citizens voted in favour, some ministries have started work. This draft law defines the regulatory framework for how the process will be initiated. The goal is to regulate and streamline the process of control and supervision of production and processing. The main aspects are related to regulatory aspects that belong from the moment of cultivation and safe and controlled export. There is a special element, the regulatory aspect also defines the institutions that will deal with the control of the processing and production of products for medical purposes. 

The National Agency for the Control of Cannabis will be established. All the conditions for the aspects of granting licenses and permits are provided with defined and consulted and well organized criteria. We have paid due attention to all the best practices in the world," she said.