Mayor of Tirana Erion Veliaj addressed the remembrance ceremony saying that it was for all those who fought and gave their lives for freedom while today we mark one of the most important moments of the capital.

Veliaj said that remembering the past means honoring the sacrifice and achievement of our predecessors.

“Today, we in Tirana do not forget, but remember our predecessors. From yesterday’s barricades to present-day battles, freedom is a continuous battle for the future that we have in our minds and hearts” – said Veliaj.

The mayor of Tirana said further that the fight for the Liberation of Tirana is an incomparable heroic deed.

“We should rise above selfishness and divisions to create a more just society. History teaches us that every Liberation requires sacrifice. Although this one of ours has no shells, it still requires the same strength and idealism. 80 years later, thanks to their sacrifice, Tirana and Albania are today stronger than ever” – said Veliaj.

On her part, Speaker of the Assembly of Albania Elisa Spiropali declared that the battle for Tirana and the liberation of Albania is a historical testament, a moral compass, for orientation of the Albanian society to make the right choices in these once again dramatic times for humanity.

“Anti-fascism is one of the greatest values ​​of the European civilization of the recent past and one of the most solemn guarantees of the future. Albania has lined up today in the right side of history, choosing freedom based on the best values ​​of humanity. European Albania is undoubtedly part of this historical testament with its roots in anti-fascist Albania”, stated Spiropali.

While Prefect of Tirana region Afrim Qendro recalled the historical significance of this event. He appreciated the sacrifices of those who fought for the freedom of the capital and the role of liberation as a turning point for the national liberation struggle.

“It was not just a military victory, but a triumph of the free spirit, of the thirst for independence, dignity and self-determination. Dialogue, understanding and respect are essential elements for democracy”, said Dalipi./p.s./