TIRANA, February 4 – President Bajram Begaj received a delegation from the Center for Interfaith Cooperation today. The center includes clerics from five faiths: Muslim, Orthodox, Bektashi, Catholic, and the Evangelical Brotherhood community.

The meeting marked the World Interfaith Harmony Week. During the discussion, the President praised the center in Elbasan as a model for promoting values and virtue. He noted that it encourages action beyond religious differences for society’s benefit.

In addition, President Begaj encouraged the center’s activities to preserve national coexistence. He highlighted the importance of dialogue and communication. He also emphasized active responses to all forms of intolerance and discrimination. Moreover, he stressed that challenges should be addressed through discussion.

He observed that the clerics represent Albania’s harmony among faiths. At the same time, he underlined that the country inherited coexistence. He added that passing it to future generations is a national duty.

President Begaj also emphasized that Albania remains a model of religious tolerance. He highlighted that relations among faiths are fraternal. However, he noted that working with young people is essential to ensure the legacy continues.

He further observed that more young people attend places of worship. This shows that clerics’ messages are reaching them. As a result, young people are starting to understand spirituality’s importance in their lives.

Finally, the President affirmed that he will support activities and organizations that preserve and promote national values. He stressed that interfaith harmony and useful knowledge contribute to building a stronger future for Albania.

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