TIRANA, May 27/ATA/ The Albanian writer Ismail Kadare was awarded the title “Honor of the Municipality of Fier”.
The Municipal Council awarded Kadare the title with the motivation: “Acknowledgement of Extraordinary Contribution he has given over the years to Albanian literature and its promotion to the highest levels of world culture. With his commitment and talent, he has placed a high value on the prominent and quality thought, increasing the Albanian identity values in the nationwide arena “.
The mayor of Fier, Armando Subashi handed over the title to Ismail Kadare, while stating that, “it seems as if we have honored the great Kadare, but he has honored us with his participation here today, he has honored the city of Fier and the whole community.”
The award ceremony was attended by prominent names of Albanian papers and critics referred, such as: academician Ali Aliu, Prof.Dr. Sadik Bejko, Prof.Dr. Klara Kodra, publisher Bujar Hudhri etc. The director of the National Book and Reading Center, Alda Bardhyli, was also present at this event. //a.i./
