I ends, with Italian armies occupying most of Albania, and Serbian, Greek and French armies occupying the remainder. Italian and Yugoslav powers begin struggle for dominance over Albanians. In December, Albanian leaders meet at Durr s to discuss Albania's interests at the Paris Peace Conference. This decision is vetoed by American president Wilson. Albanian leaders meet in Lushnj and reject the partitioning of Albania by the Treaty of Paris, warn that Albanians will take up arms in defence of territory, and creates bicameral parliament.
Albanian government moves to Tirana, which becomes the capital.
Albania forces Italy to withdraw its troops and abandon claims on Albanian territory. Albania is admitted to the League of Nations as sovereign and independent state. Ecumenical patriarch in Constantinople recognizes the Autochephalous Albanian Orthodox Church. Ahmet Zogu assumes position as Prime Minister. Albania's Sunni Muslims break ties with Constantinople and pledge primary allegiance to native country.