Begaj was received In the square of San Martino di Finita by the representatives of the commune and the Arbëresh and Albanian residents, who have been there since the ‘90s.

In addition to the history preserved in the architecture, San Martino di Finita also has all its ancient past archived in the municipal library.

President Begaj visited the library and the church built by the people of Arbëresh at the beginning of the 16th century and underlined the importance of preserving the tradition to promote this historical treasure.

Begaj expressed his belief that apart from him, who is the first Albanian president to visit these municipalities, other dignitaries will come later, to enable an exchange of ideas and visions for the common future.

“I believe that after my first visit we have taken some steps forward. Rai Calabria already has a broadcast in the Arberesh language”, said Begaj, who promised other projects, which should serve young people, as they will be the ones who will inherit and promote the values of Arberia and the nation.
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