TIRANA, April 16 /ATA/ The “Edith Durham” 9-year school in Tirana and the “Besëlidhja” school in Lezhë are competing today in the final of the fourth edition of the Albanian Language Contest. This event has turned into a tradition that celebrates and promotes the values of the Albanian language, while prioritizing its importance in education.
Minister of Education, Mirela Kumbaro, expressed her appreciation and gratitude to all the students, teachers, and parents for their dedication, commitment, and participation. The final was also attended by the Minister of Education and Science of Kosovo, Hajrulla Çeku.
Kumbaro expressed her joy over the successful journey of the Albanian Language Contest, highlighting the ongoing collaboration since January and the presence of Kosovo’s Education Minister Hajrulla Çeku, who is visiting Tirana for the first time in his official capacity.
Minister Kumbaro announced the start of the joint Olympics with Kosovo tomorrow, emphasizing that the event transcends borders, united by language, nation, and heritage, and enriches the Albanian language’s national mosaic.
Minister Kumbaro emphasized that Albania’s strength lies in its rich history, culture, and identity, quoting Ibrahim Rugova’s call for democratic recognition without harm to others.
She expressed her deep emotions and pride in the students’ participation in the competition, highlighting their efforts and thanking the teachers for their support throughout the process.
Kumbaro emphasized that this competition is an initiative that makes the Albanian language an educational priority. She also highlighted the development of a system that allows diaspora peers to learn Albanian as an institutional language, certified and aligned with the European language framework, enabling them to speak it not only within families but also in professional settings and other forms of communication.
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