PD's victory in the elections delighted the entire democratic world World personalities and diplomats consider it an important step in separating Albania from the communist legacy. STAFF ... In a recent interview with the press, given yesterday to "Voice of America", the former U.S. Secretary of Defense ... said that this victory marks the beginning of a new era for Albania. He emphasized that our country is decisively breaking away from its totalitarian past and entering the path of democracy. PRESIDENT OF THE ITALIAN-ALBANIAN PARLIAMENT, PRIME MINISTER OF GREECE Impressed by the result of the PD victory, [text partly illegible] JAMES BAKER We remain ready to help Albania on its path toward democracy and a market economy. Dear Berisha, On behalf of the American people, I congratulate you on the historic victory of the democratic forces in Albania. This victory opens the way to a better future for your country. YOURS, FRANK PICOCCI Rome, 25.3.1991 From Rome The Italian Democratic Party of Albanians has welcomed PD's victory and stated that this is a historic turning point for the Albanian nation. TO JOHN MAJOR The British Prime Minister has sent a congratulatory message to the leadership of the Democratic Party on the election result. Paolo Borsellino [?] I remain convinced that Albania will move forward on the path of democratic freedoms and the rule of law. Continued on page 2

The grotesque originality of a part of the left-wing press is reaching new extremes. [text of the column partly illegible] Instead of accepting defeat, they continue to justify the past and to throw mud at democratic change. This behavior shows the moral crisis of the old propaganda. (To be continued on page 2)

Mr. Berisha! The return to life of pluralism, the victory of freedom and democracy in your country is a great historic event for the Albanian people and for the entire Balkans. We congratulate you on the victory and wish you success in building democracy. NEWS HEADLINE [?] [text partly illegible] Albanian Political Party for Science and Environmental Protection [?] Welcomes the victory of the PD and expresses confidence that this victory will open the way to major democratic transformations. Association of University Teachers [?] [text partly illegible] UNION OF MERCHANTS OF ALBANIA We welcome the victory of the PD and commit ourselves to supporting economic reforms and the free market. REPRESENTATIVES OF ART AND CULTURE Congratulations on the historic victory of the democratic forces.

The 22 March victory of the PD in this election proves the democratic support of the Albanian people. A major role in this victory was played by the unity and mobilization of our party structures. [?]