Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Olta Xhaçka, has congratulated this Monday all Albanians at home and abroad the country on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of Independence and Flag Day.

Through a message on social networks, Minister Xhaçka emphasized that this is a moment of pride for all Albanians, but also a moment to reflect on the achievements and the work that must be carried forward.

"Today, Albania is a completely different reality. Our country, our nation has lined up on the right side of history just like 110 years ago when the Albanians triumphed in their struggle for independence. Today, Albania is a member of NATO, has opened negotiations with the EU, sits on the UN Security Council and is contributing to some of the most important issues the world is facing", udnerlined Xhacka.

On November 28, 1912, the Assembly of Vlora was opened with 37 delegates from all over Albania. 

Its chairman was elected Ismail Qemali, who declared that the only salvation of Albania was the declaration of independence, the creation of a government, the election of the eldership, which would control it and the sending of a commission to defend the Albanian cause before the Great Powers .