Interview of the Minister of Defense, Mr. Profili Teta, with our journalist Augustin Tondi - DISMANTLING THE BERJON PUZZLE OPENS NEW POSSIBILITIES - ADAPTS TO THE YOUNG ARMY REFORM WITHOUT NOSTALGIA FOR THE PAST Interview of the Minister of Defense, Mr. Profili Teta, with our journalist Augustin Tondi - DISMANTLING THE BERJON PUZZLE OPENS NEW POSSIBILITIES - ADAPTS TO THE YOUNG Question: Mr. Minister! How much money was spent on the volunteer forces after the introduction of political pluralism? Answer: It is difficult to determine this precisely, since a rather irregular spending practice was followed for this purpose. Perhaps also because it was thought to be something temporary. I believe that a considerable amount was spent on this. It should also be said that a considerable amount of work was done. The structures and personnel placed at the service of the army restored order in military places and units, preventing and minimizing damage and looting to a large extent. In a certain sense this was a good service to the country and the army. On the other hand, discharged servicemen, with the great difficulties they had, took part in this service in the hope of a salary. Therefore it can be said that there was also a social necessity. Question: And how much money does the ministry spend each day on the volunteer forces? Answer: Various approximate calculations have been made. On average it may be a considerable sum. But the problem is not only financial. There is also a moral and organizational cost linked to a temporary solution. We are working so that the army rests on regular, professional and controllable structures. Question: How many servicemen have been discharged so far and what are the consequences? Answer: Quite a number have been discharged. In this process there have also been mistakes and haste, but also necessity. The army could not remain unchanged when the country had entered a new political and social stage. Now we are trying to review this process carefully, so that defensive capabilities are not harmed, but also so that old structures and attitudes that no longer serve the times are not kept. Question: Do you have nostalgia for the past? Answer: No. I believe the army must be reformed without nostalgia for the past. Good professional tradition must be preserved, but not the forms and mentality linked to a failed system. The army must belong to the people and serve the democratic state. It cannot be the tool of a party, a clique or a dead ideology. Question: In what direction is the reform moving? Answer: In many directions at once: in organization, in relations with society, in the training of cadres, in its depoliticization, in the review of command structures, in the relation with the reserve and with the mobilization system. There are many things that need to change. But above all, the spirit must change. Question: Are there difficulties? Answer: Yes, and not few. There are material shortages, legal uncertainties, social pressure, as well as a heavy psychological legacy. There are also people who still do not understand that the times have changed. But I believe that with patience, determination and the help of specialists, the reform will move forward. Question: What is your position on the placement of conscripts? Answer: This is an important issue. Efforts to place conscripts and make the units function again are being carried out seriously. It is necessary to have a functional army, but not an artificially bloated one. We must have quality, not just numbers. (The interview continues)

Part of the report on the stabilization and counteraction of the will of a Korean market in Albania, presented at the meeting of the National Council of the PDSH, 20 July 1991. The artist's longing from the streets, just like the blurred peasant, with scattered books! Like the peasant, enclosed in fading on the column?! A flock of social songs becomes this impoverishment for 1991; with more involvement of arms, (more?),, whole hands, how freely they were thrown. The living see a cold economy, formed with almost 14428 dollars together and secure? [sic] Albania is dragging itself along. (Text partly illegible[?])

- The 25 March convention is incomplete, [?] migration ministers in Italy THE ITALIAN GOVERNMENT CONTINUES EFFORTS TO ACCOMMODATE REFUGEES - THE 25 MARCH CONVENTION IS INCOMPLETE, POVJER? MIGRATION MINISTERS IN ITALY News from Italy underline that the Italian government is trying to cope with the influx of Albanian refugees through administrative and social measures. Various accommodation options are being examined, while the Italian authorities state that the problem requires a joint solution with Albanian institutions and international organizations. Part of the refugees are being housed temporarily in reception centers, while measures are being taken for identification, health assistance and the provision of minimum living conditions. The Italian press speaks of major difficulties and the need for coordination among prefectures, the police and social services. On the other hand, the issue of Albanian emigration has entered Italian political debate. Representatives of the government and the opposition are discussing the legal framework and relations with Albania. It is stressed that any inhuman treatment must be avoided and that the response cannot be only police-based. (further text unclear[?])

PSSH inherits the illegal properties of PPSH The movement of the people's interest, not the interests of party pockets! [text partly unclear] PSSH is benefiting from an entire fortune that was built up by PPSH in an unfair way and contrary to the interests of the people. It is enough to recall that these properties were administered as party property, while in reality they were established through forced contributions, political decisions and the exploitation of public wealth. This is an issue that cannot be passed over in silence. Today transparency is required. The people have the right to know what property was in the hands of PPSH and on what basis it is being transferred to PSSH. If political pluralism is to have meaning, then parties must be clearly separated from the state, public property from party property, and the responsibilities of the past from the claims of the present. It cannot be accepted that a new political force should inherit illegal wealth without public and legal scrutiny. There must be an inventory, verification and fair judgment. Only in this way can trust be created in justice and in the pluralist system itself. (remaining text illegible[?])

On 25 July 1991, around 10:00 p.m. [?] they were killed [...] (text almost illegible[?]) Murder for the protection of the environment [...] President [?] (text damaged and largely illegible)