Erdogan Albanians: Your joy is the joy of Turkey, your grief Turkey's grief

Turkish President Recep Tayip Erdogan said that all 522 residential units Turkey built in Lac cost about 42m euros. During the ceremony to hand over keys to these residences, Erdogan once again stressed the Turkish brotherhood of Albanians.

He criticised the mighty states of the world from Laci for their approach to the pandemic. “Albania and Turkey share other historical values. Being with your brother in good times and hard times is one of them. During the pandemic, all the major states were closed and their eyes closed, but we did the opposite, we went out of bounds to see our brothers' dramas to stay close at every opportunity”, Erdogan said.

And your “Since Turkish people have experienced similar pain, the September and November earthquakes hurt our hearts as well as the Albanian people. The fact that Turkey is one of the first countries to come to the aid of Albania is clear evidence of strong solidarity between us”, Erdogan said.

I thank God that, even though Turkey was tested during this process of earthquakes and fires, we were still able to keep our promise to Albania and Albanians. What I would like to highlight is a principle of faith: The sign of the brotherhood is not when you come when you are called, but to stay close to your brother when he needs it. I hope this friendship with such a strong foundation lasts to the infinite body of”.

A special greeting, Erdogan also had for “my friend Edi Rama, who has been around for the whole process with every possibility of”.