The past 105 years of independence should serve as a lesson for the future. Tirana Mayor Erion Veliaj made this appeal during an activity titled �Let�s ride under one flag� organized in the framework of Independence Day celebration. He also underlined that unity among people is the most important element, adding that if Albanians cooperate than nothing may stop them.

�The question we should all address to ourselves is �Have we learned something during those 105 years of independence?� If we all manage to focus on the work and cooperation instead of creating artificial barriers than we may cope with every difficulty and overcome every barrier,� said the mayor.

Referring to the �Scanderbeg� square project Veliaj said that it was initially designed on 1913, one year after the Independence declaration.

�The fact that its completion took over 104 years clearly indicates that when we create artificial obstacles to each other and abuse with one another�s energy than nothing is achieved. On the other side when we decide to cooperate the square is completed within only 10 months and the country�s economy moves forward,� declared Veliaj.