On International Education Day, Minister of Education and Sports, Ogerta Manastirliu, announced that 2024 will be recognized as the ‘Year of the Albanian Language.’ According to her, this decision underscores the crucial role that education and the Albanian language play in shaping national identity and development.

“Today marks International Education Day! It’s a day that highlights the significance of education as a bridge, conveying values that unite nations and fostering peace and progress between countries. Investing in education remains a top priority. Through education, we can enhance the economic and social development of the country, promote innovation, and further support social cohesion,” emphasized Manastirliu in a video message.

“Education is the foundation of progress, and in our schools, we have all the right potential to move our country forward,” stated Minister Manastirliu in her speech.

For the Year of the Albanian Language, the Ministry of Education and Sports has planned a series of activities at the national and nationwide levels, which will involve all schools in the country and in the diaspora.

“As the Minister of Education and Sports, we have decided that the year 2024 will be dedicated to the Albanian language. We will have a rich calendar of activities, including initiatives and projects that will commence this year, as well as those that we will collectively finalize in schools, universities, both inside and outside the country. The participation of the Albanian diaspora worldwide will also be integral to these endeavors,” cited Manastirliu, outlining the key activities planned for this calendar year dedicated to the preservation and enrichment of the Albanian language.

The activities will culminate on November 22 in the National Day of the Albanian Alphabet.

“We will conduct promotional activities in November for Albanian Alphabet Day, which, for the first time, will be an official holiday in 2024, that is, this year. Let’s never forget that language is not just a means of communication, but above all, it is a symbol of our unity and rejuvenating power as a nation,” added Manastirliu.

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