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![]() The flag of the Albanian nation. |
![]() Abdyl Frashëri, 1839-1892. |
![]() Ali Pasha Gucia, 1828–1885, with members of the Albanian League of Prizren, seated, first from left. Ali Pasha Gucia was martyred by Ottoman functionaries. He is a major protagonist of Lahuta e Malcís [The Mountain Lute] by Franciscan father Gjergj Fishta, 1871-1940, the epic poem of Albanian national resistance. |
The determination shown by those bold acts over the last one hundred years allow a general theme to take shape. In celebrating this historic day and enjoying this special moment, "We Are One Hundred Years Old." I would like to highlight the importance of the first three words of the theme even greater, "We Are One." To persevere, through the next hundred years, in Albanian growth and prosperity, we must continue to resolve our differences for the greater good of the Albanian people and the globe and remember that "We Are One".
![]() We Are One. |
Albania must continue its transition as a nation, reinforcing the Albanian legacies we receive from those who preceded us. Men and women, who set aside their egos and put the nation and the Albanian people before self-interest. Albanian leadership in Albania, Kosova, Macedonia and beyond must evolve and view their achievements as positions of sacrifice rather than pretexts for exclusive privileges. Our people must demand transparency and democratic practice from our leaders. Our leaders must accept the challenge and set aside personal ambitions and differences, to create a culture of cooperation and collaboration. The society that may then blossom will allow Albania to complete its leap to success and respect on the global stage. Each and every Albanian must remember that we are one and that by remaining together and fostering synergies among ourselves and the partners that share in our values, we can achieve much more in the next one hundred years. Long live Albania and one hundred years more of a new and daring leadership for our people
![]() One Hundred Years of Albanian Independence. |
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