Today, 109 years ago in Vlora, representatives of the Albanian Vilayets declared the Independence of the Albanian State. The National Assembly in Vlora held its first meeting on November 28, 1912, with the act of declaring the Independence of the Albanian State from the Ottoman Empire. Albania's declaration of independence was the culmination of centuries of efforts and incessant wars waged by Albanians for the liberation of the country. But, unfortunately, the Government of Vlora had a short life, in little more than a year, the Government of Vlora was forced to withdraw and give way to a government led by a foreign Prince appointed by the Powers of Time.