Dokle: Tomorrow I will propose Meta as prime minister The Prime Minister suddenly resigns. Announcement, emergency meeting of the General Steering Committee page 3

That Majko would resign was something that had been expected since the early hours of the morning, when the new government without Fatos Nano met. With Nano’s departure too, Majko could see that the scenario was loaded. Like all the first governments, overwhelmed by this undeniably human government, the scenario was about saving the coalition. But the signing of the government and the government itself had still not even taken the proper stance. Well, Ilir Meta would have agreed, but Prime Minister Majko asked for time and calm, while the government was opposing his man. After seeing that the government could not be calmed down, the Socialists decided to make a sudden move, which yesterday afternoon caused a stir all across Tirana. Through two senior government and party officials, Majko sent the signals of a swift move: he would leave the post of prime minister. To do this he asked for his own removal through the General Steering Committee of the PS. Late yesterday the leadership and the KPD met to urgently sign Majko’s request to step down. There were many discussions and proposals to soften the decision, but Majko did not back down. He had made the decision to leave and be replaced at the head of the government. Thus, it was announced from the Presidency that the departing Socialist had also asked for the consent of the head of state for his act. The Prime Minister had signed at 1 p.m., as soon as he was in his office. It is not yet known what will happen next. All signs are that the PS will try to announce a new prime minister as soon as possible. Late yesterday it was said that Meta’s candidacy was becoming official. Meanwhile, Majko’s chances of returning to the head of government appear slim. Politically, this move of his can be interpreted as an act of strength or as an admission of a governing failure. page 11

REPUBLIC OF ALBANIA MINISTRY OF TOURISM CHAIRMAN OF THE TERRITORIAL COUNCIL Letter No. 3489/1 Reg. Tirana, 21.10.1999 Mr. Selami KOLONJA Prefect of KUKËS Subject: Implementation of the decision of the Territorial Council of the Republic of Albania on the exploitation of the limestone quarry in the village of Kolsh in the Kukës district Mr. Selami KOLONJA In implementation of the duties of the Territorial Council of the Republic of Albania, we send you for implementation the decision on the exploitation of the limestone quarry in the village of Kolsh in the Kukës district. 2. Mr. KADRI SELANIK Cadas. Arze Selanik TIRANA 2. ANDONI MANO General Architect TIRANA 2. SKENDER CUNISI General Architect TIRANA 2. SHANE KOUJ Prefect of Kukës Mr. TANI MERILI Chairman of the District Council XHENI [?] General Architect in the district XHANI [?] Chairman of the Territorial Council TIRANA page 17

check from the ministry for the Commissioner of Tirana Facsimile of the request from the chief opposing the stone decision and of Buti who opposes the local officials From the miserable work, the late hour has caught up with you, it seems they wanted to leave deep sleep in politics. All this politics in our country is divided into two and more. No one knows that Majko will go into government, with no chair and no party, but the truth is not known. It seems they wanted to break through in government. Seeing the slow support of Harri Aga and they are slipping and holding on. In the crazy work of everything. Majko, meanwhile, says: “head and shame.” In particular, with the conclusion that “the ministry’s latest attack may achieve its goal.” page 8

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