The scientific session “Albanians in Montenegro during the last three decades” revealed multidimensional analysis of the processes and phenomena that have occurred during pluralism in this country.
Various scholars present views and analysis on the position of Albanians and the level of their integration in Montenegro.
The researcher Sabina Osmanovii dedicated a special place to the Albanian diaspora from Montenegro and the issue of their register in this country.
“Our diaspora is an economic and political force, but we have still used it properly. Thus we do not have an exact number of emigrants to foreign countries. We know the largest number is found in America, but we have no official figures. The census is a big problem because Montenegro in 2018 has adopted a law on cooperation with the diaspora which provides for the census of this part of the population, “said Ms. Osmanovic.
In this context, the researcher from Tirana, Loreta Loli assessed as extremely important and necessary the presence of Albanian authors from Montenegro in the funds of the National Library of Albania.
“The lethargy of Albanian authors from Montenegro is present in the National Library, but not complete. I have the impression that contemporary literature and publications made in Ulcinj, Podgorica and other places within the territory of Montenegro are in the desire of the author and publisher to become the fund of the National Library “, said Mrs. Loli.
The organizer and president of the Association of Artists and Intellectuals, Ismet Kallaba, noted the importance of this scientific session to identify and analyze important events of the Albanian community in Montenegro.
“It is very important that we look at it, do an analysis and try to study some of the phenomena and processes that have happened during these thirty years. So from the beginning of pluralism in Montenegro until today “said Mr. Kallaba.
The scientific session revealed different views over a period of time, which was important for the position and status of Albanians in Montenegro in the period of pluralism.