Croatia's President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic is declared an Honourary Citizen in Berat (FOTO)

He was the president of the Republic, Ilir Meta, who posted some photos of his counterpart's visit on his facebook page as he visited the Varur Bridge in Berat, or the Onufri Museum. “The newest citizen of the ancient city of Berat, Croatia's president, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarov. Citizens of the country of the famous medieval iconography Onufri, of the city of one on a window and pearl of the WW World Heritage NCO-s”, writes Meta on Fb.

Chitarovovic was declared “Honourary Citizen of this city's Municipal Council with motivation: “The outstanding personality of regional and wider policy, the pattern of inspiration, humanity, solidarity, and the representative of a friend who appreciates and values Albanians' contribution to freedom by building bridges of co-operation, tolerance, understanding and peace among peoples. ”

Meta addressing those in attendance, stressed that the visit to this city involved in the World Heritage of U NESTO and the announcement of Croatian President “Honourary Citizen” from Berat is a very significant indicator not only of ancient ties between two countries and peoples, but also an illustration of excellent relations and close friendship between Albanians and Croats.

While Croatia's President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic thanked for the honour he received, feeling himself already co-citizen with all the Greeks, underlined the fact that friendship and co-operation between Croatia and Albania, among Croats and Albanians, is stronger than ever.
This serves not only our new generations, which will become the leaders of tomorrow, but also our European roads, our common future in the European Union, as well as our continental region as well.” The president of Croatia said among other things.