TIRANA, March 7 /ATA/ – By  I. Vata/ On Tuesday, President of the Republic Bajram Begaj conveyed his congratulations on the occasion of March 7, to Albanian teachers wherever they are.

In a post on social media, President Begaj expressed congratulations together with his wife. “Today, on Teacher’s Day, Armanda and I want to congratulate all Albanian teachers wherever they are on this important day,” President Begaj said.

“During our lives, we have had the privilege of teaching as well, so we know very well the sublime mission of teaching, educating and conveying knowledge to young people. On this March 7, it is fitting that we congratulate all the teachers who have left a mark on us, who have helped us become better professionals, better people and more worthy citizens for the society in which we live,” President Begaj said.

“Also, it is important to pay tribute to all the outstanding teachers and activists of national education, such as the first principal of the First Albanian School in Korça, Pandeli Sotiri, Petro Nini Luarasi, Koto Hoxhi, the Qiriazi sisters, as well as hundreds of teachers who were trailblazers in the field of education. Finally, I would like to thank all the Albanian teachers in the Diaspora, who do an extraordinary job in passing on the Albanian language to Albanian children born and raised abroad. Happy March 7, dear teachers, and thank you from the bottom of my heart,” the President said.

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