TIRANA, May 14 /ATA / – The identity of Albanian children born in Italy should not be created outside the walls of Italian schools, the State Minister for Diaspora, Pandeli Majko stated.
During the meeting with President of the Abruzzo Region, Luciano D’Alfonso and the Pescara Mayor Marco Alessandrini, the Minister of State for Diaspora motivated his request for the development of Albanian courses in the Italian school premises.
Majko said that this is the best way to avoid a possible contradiction between identity and integration.
The State Minister for Diaspora, Majko praised the region’s efficient policies for treating all immigrants equally, paying special attention to the Albanian community, as one of the most integrated communities in the Italian society.
During the meeting with the president of the Abruzzo region, D’Alfonso spoke about a joint program in Villa Badessa, a populated area by Arbëresh community in Pescara.
The parties also agreed on an annual activity of the Albanians community in this area. Another important issue mentioned in the meeting was the return of the direct flight line between Pescara and Tirana.
Meanwhile, the Pescara Mayor, Alessandrini, assured the State Minister for Diaspora, Majko of paying a special attention devoted to integration.
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