TIRANA, May 25 /ATA/- By I. Vata/ – President of the Republic, Ilir Meta, has expressed his grief over the death of academic, Albanologist and outstanding Albanian linguist, Prof. Dr. Kolec Topalli.
Presidenti Meta extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of academic Topalli praying for his soul to rest in peace.
“Albania lost a renowned academic and Albanologist, however Prof. Dr. Kolec Topalli left behind an entire work dedicated to Albanian language and history, which will always be in the hands of students and scholars,” Meta said.
Ruçi: Legacy makes Kolec Topalli immortal
Parliament Speaker of Albania Gramoz Ruçi paid homage and placed a flower wreath in tribute to distinguished academic Kolec Topalli, who passed away yesterday.
“Honour and respect to renowned academic. Kolec Topalli was an outstanding academic and linguist, Albanians will remain forever grateful to him the works he left behind ,” Ruçi said.
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