The President of the Republic, Ilir Meta awarded with the high title “Knight of the Order of Skanderbeg” the prominent politician and Albanian MP in the Parliament of Croatia, Mrs. Ermina Lekaj Prljaskaj: “In appreciation of the valuable contribution given over the years in strengthening and consolidating the excellent relations between Albania and Croatia. With state gratitude for the continuous support and promotion of the best values ​​of our culture, history and traditions, which unite Albanians in all lands, as well as for their valuable contribution towards the preservation of the Albanian language and our national identity in the diaspora. ”
Addressing the Croatian MPs and those present at the solemn decoration ceremony, the Albanian Head of State said that the life and contribution of Mrs. Lekaj Prljaskaj is inextricably linked to the Albanian nation and factor in Croatia and the region.

The Head of State stressed that at the same time, her parliamentary engagement has given a new and appreciated dimension to the Albanian factor in the ranks of Croatian politics, increasing her profile and at the same time helping to identify and solve some problems, faced by minorities.

/Klara Ruci/