“Your roots are calling”; PM Rama shares AI-generated video ahead of Diaspora Summit

TIRANA, April 8 – Prime Minister Edi Rama released a welcome video today ahead of the Fourth Albanian Diaspora Summit, showcasing the nation’s most notable figures from George Kastrioti Skanderbeg to Ismail Qemali and Mother Teresa.

The video opens with Gjon Buzuku, author of the first book in Albanian, and was created using artificial intelligence. It then highlights Skanderbeg, Ismail Qemali, Mother Teresa, the Frashëri brothers, Gjergj Fishta, Marin Barleti, Jeronim De Rada, Faik Konica, Fan Noli, Naum Veqilharxhi, Karl Gega, Eqerem Çabej, Marie Kraja, Ibrahim Kodra, Bekim Fehmiu, Vangjush Mion, Aleksandër Moisiu, Petro Marubi, Onufri, Luigj Gurakuqi, Jan Kukuzeli, Ismail Kadare, Migjeni, and concludes with Mithat Frashëri.

The summit will take place from April 13 to 15, 2026, in Tirana. Its goal is to strengthen ties with Albanians worldwide and transform ideas into concrete initiatives for national development. Participants can attend thematic panels covering areas such as economy, culture, art, and technology.

Attendees may register online to reserve their place and select panels that best match their interests. The event is part of Albania’s broader effort to engage the diaspora and leverage its potential for economic, cultural, and social growth. By connecting citizens abroad with national priorities, the summit aims to foster collaboration and shared progress across multiple sectors.

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