The arrival of Greek President Kostis Stefanopullos in Tirana is undoubtedly a major contribution to creating a climate of cooperation not only between the two countries but also across the region. In this respect, Mr. Stefanopullos’s visit is taking place at a moment of fundamental change in relations between Greece and Albania, and, above all, in the context of the atmosphere created by the Dayton Agreement—not only with regard to ending the war in the former Yugoslavia, but also to creating a climate of understanding and cooperation among all the countries of the Balkans, which, as the Greek president said, must show the world that the expression “powder keg” is an anachronism for our peninsula, troubled by problems and even conflicts throughout this century. Certainly, the basis for achieving such a highly desirable objective is bilateral relations at every level. In this respect, the signing of the Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation between the two countries represents an important step in the comprehensive development of Greek-Albanian relations. But, so that these relations would not henceforth experience… Continued on p. 4 President Berisha and Greek President Stefanopullos

In an unpublished report by the U.S. Information Agency (USIA), made public by the Kosovo Information Center, it is stated that 92 percent of Kosovo’s Albanians support Kosovo’s independence. This survey, the first of its kind ever conducted by the U.S. government, states: “Support for independence is so great that almost all Albanians, 94 percent, are convinced that Kosovo’s independence from Serbia is worth dying for.” As for unification with Albania, the response was 72 percent, while 81 percent of Albanians are against Kosovo’s autonomy within Serbia. As might be expected, all Kosovo Serbs, 99 percent, are against Kosovo’s independence or its unification with Albania. 77 percent of Serbs are also categorically opposed to Kosovo’s autonomy. The report goes on to say that “a majority of 83–85 percent of Kosovo’s Albanians would sign the petition or take part in demonstrations in support of Kosovo’s independence. “Almost all Kosovo Serbs, 98 percent, would oppose separation, while 59–77 percent would sign the petition and demonstrate… Continued on p. 5

On March 21, PR chairman Mr. Sabri Godo met with the residents of Konispol. The meeting was opened by the chairman of the local branch, Mr. Skënder Mullaj. During the frank two-hour discussion, Mr. Godo explained PR’s policies and answered the participants’ many questions. Konispol suffers from its long road, which has fallen out of use; it suffers from the water supply and other things promised to it by the central government. Konispol suffers under the land law. Here, it has happened that one person’s field, where his father’s grave is also located, was taken by another. The yellow line, left over from the time of Enver Hoxha, has divided the town in two, making it impossible to divide up the gardens. Konispol had the division of the gardens. Konispol had—? Its source of livelihood is the pastures that begin from Continued on p. 2

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President Berisha and Greek President Stefanopullos

A meeting between Mr. Godo and the citizens had been announced in Sarandë for March 20 at 10 a.m. On that date and at that same time, Mr. Godo was meeting with the residents of Këlcyrë. The announcement of the meeting in Sarandë was a misunderstanding resulting from confused telephone communication. Mr. Godo publicly asks the citizens of Sarandë who had gathered to meet him to accept his sincere apologies.

• 1.2 or 1.8 million voters in the ’96 elections................p. 2 • The communist rule in Përmet, a random misunderstanding................p. 2 • A bomb scare halts the French conference on Bosnia................p. 5 • Deda “junior” soon with a cassette................p. 7 • PAVAROTTI: “It’s true, we have separated................p. 7 • Berat has its first Miss................p. 7