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IN FOCUS SHOULD MR. META GO TO ATHENS? By Pirro Melani The development of Albanian- bilateral relations between the two sovereign states.

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By Pirro Melani The development of Albanian-Greek bilateral relations must take place solely on the basis of equality, non-interference in internal affairs, mutual interest, and state and national dignity. Unfortunately, one observes Albania’s unwavering submission in bilateral relations. Also, it is disturbing to note that a diabolical strategy is being implemented day after day in Albania, with the ultimate aim of Hellenizing Toskëri and Labëri and peacefully annexing them to Greece. In this regard, ultra-liberal, super-optimistic views, or those that a priori minimize this danger—expressed from time to time in connection with bilateral relations—are unrealistic, not to say harmful to the country’s interests and future. In fact, they reveal a one-sided and dangerous policy of concessions to the southern neighbor. In this context, the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Ilir Meta to Greece deserves to be analyzed very carefully. Recent facts, events, and problems call into question the very need for this visit. Moreover, they underscore the necessity of a complete review of Albanian-Greek relations, and of placing them not on their current colonialist, enslaving basis, but on entirely different foundations, as relations between two sovereign states should truly be. Has the Greek Law of War been repealed? With a few minor exceptions, little has been written in the Albanian press about the completely irresponsible statements made by Greek nationalist President Stefanopullos at the official dinner held in honor of U.S. President Bill Klinton during the latter’s visit to Athens. While outside, enraged crowds were burning the heart of the city—as Saranda, Vlora, and other Albanian cities were burned in 1997—the Greek president was giving his distinguished American guest a wretched history lesson. Mr. Stefanopullos went so far as to mention the “Greco-Italian War with Albania in 1940,” although it is universally known that it was Mussolini’s troops who, after occupying Albania, then launched their military adventure against Greece. The least the Albanian Ambassador in Athens should have done at that moment would have been to leave the hall immediately and conspicuously! The least Albanian diplomacy, which is even headed by a renowned historian, should have done would have been to present a clear [?]... (Continued on page 6)

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