TIRANA, September 11 /ATA/ Prime Minister Edi Rama met today with students who won academic Olympiads, commending their dedication and achievements and describing them as an inspiring example for all young people of Albanian.
In his remarks, Rama addressed the challenges the students may face in their daily lives, emphasizing that success is not determined solely by social or economic circumstances.
Rama hailed the winning students as, “Absolutely extraordinary in the power of their example,” underscoring that overcoming obstacles and achieving outstanding results is a form of heroism. Rama added, “You are the example of how all of Albania should actually think: that despite the difficulties, despite the lagging behind in certain areas—which remains an objective reality due to history—and despite its small size, the country must dare, aim high and ascend as quickly as possible. And that is precisely what you are doing.”
He also spoke about the challenges that success can bring, including prejudice and envy from others. Citing the writer Faik Konica, Rama noted that Albanians often find it difficult to accept the success of others.
Furthermore, the prime minister described the winning students as a source of inspiration for him as well, emphasizing the importance to society of examples set by individuals who achieve success despite adversity. “And let us not forget that we are all Albanians. And as Faik Konica used to say, ‘We are very good people, and we forgive everything—except someone else’s success. We do not forgive the success of others.’ This makes success even harder to achieve under these circumstances. Yet, you have achieved it,” said Rama.
Rama added, “What I want to tell you today is, first of all, that for me personally, you are an inspiration; in my line of work, I need to draw inspiration from examples of people who succeed even when conditions are far from ideal.”
Rama urged the young people to have confidence in themselves and not to give up on their dreams. /p.s./
