TIRANA, December 8 /ATA/ Today, on National Youth Day, President of the Republic Bajram Begaj commemorated the anti-communist student movement of December ’90, which marked the beginning of introduction of pluralism in Albania.
In a special greeting message, President Begaj honors all the young people who 34 years ago stood up against the harsh dictatorial regime and ignited the fall of communism through the popular movement.
President Begaj highlighted the courage of that generation of students with a Western vision, who was looking for freedom and democracy, while stating that “On this day, we celebrate the youthful spirit of the generations that will always take Albania forward”.
“Today,” wrote the president, “we are all inspired by the civic and political act of December ’90 to make a reality the aspiration expressed in the epic call: “We love Albania like all of Europe!”
“34 years ago, progressive Albanian students changed the course of Albanian history. The popular movement, which overthrew the dictatorship and led to the birth of pluralism, was initiated and inspired by the students. December Movement of 1990 ignited the flame of a people in search of freedom, democracy and Western values”, is read in the message of the president.
“On December 8, National Youth Day, we honor the movement of the generation of students who overthrew the dictatorship and celebrate the youthful spirit of the generations that will always lead Albania forward”, wrote Begaj.
“Today, we are all inspired by the civic and political act of December 1990 to make a reality the aspiration expressed in the epic call: “We love Albania like all of Europe! Honor forever!”, concluded the message of President Begaj. /p.s./
