20th anniversary of ecstasy: Kukes welcomes Kosovars (Video)

Today, 20 years are filled by Kosovo's escort when about a million Albanians were forced by Serb forces to move from their homes and take refuge in Albania and Macedonia.

The symbolic reception of Kosovars from Kukes Mayor Bashkim Shehu was held in the city of Kukes as each year, while Diaspora Minister Pandeli Majko was present.

It's fun after 20 years talking to yourself. What happened, remember, what changed and why we're all here together. Asked what has changed in Kosovo-Albanian relations? Mikeo said: Kosovo and Albania feel better but we want to be better. We're Albanian and two borders here. It's the border of the former Yugoslavia. We have to do it to Kosovo and Albania, which will be done very soon. ”

The 1999 Exodus is considered one of the most painful events in the history of the Albanian nation. 20 years ago the residents of Kukes opened their homes at a very difficult moment for the brothers from Kosovo.

Kukes became the center of world - size developments. The biggest personalities of the time, the media, the association and numerous other bodies arrived in the northern town to see and help solve the crisis.