At the invitation of the Egyptian Democratic Party, the party in power of President Mubarak, a delegation of the Democratic Party of Albania, headed by its chairman, Mr. Eduard Selami, left for Egypt yesterday. The delegation also included deputy Ylli Basha. Press and Information Office of the Democratic Party

- Meeting of Mr. Eduard Selami and the area’s deputies with residents of the city of Korçë - - Also participating is the well-known German politician and friend of Albania, Mr. Henz Schwarz - On Saturday afternoon, the chairman of the Democratic Party, Mr. Eduard Selami, went to the city of Korçë together with the well-known German politician and friend of Albania, Mr. Henz Schwarz, who is in our country on a working visit. On Saturday afternoon, the chairman of the Democratic Party, Mr. Eduard Selami, went to the city of Korçë together with Schwarz, who is in our country on a working visit. Also present at the meeting with city residents upon their arrival were the Minister of Construction, Mr. Ilir Manushi, deputies Petritka Minga and Bahri Bregu, as well as local government officials. Speaking in his capacity as the deputy for this area, Mr. Selami first outlined the achievements of the period since the victory of democracy. “As you have noticed,” he said, “our government officials and deputies have begun an open dialogue, a direct conversation with the people. I take this opportunity to … otherwise there would be no incentive to move forward. In any case, we have also made mistakes, but whoever works makes mistakes, as the people say. The important thing is that we are open to your criticisms and suggestions.” Turning to the problems of local government, Mr. Selami said that it was somewhat deficient, partly because of a lack of experience and partly because of the deliberate actions of certain political forces. He then once again set out the Democratic Party’s firm stance in the fight against corruption, whatever its color, but especially against red corruption, in which, as you know, the head of the Socialists himself has been implicated. “These proper actions of the Democratic Party,” Mr. Selami went on to say, “have driven the conservative forces mad, which they express … and secondly because the DP is in the Democratic Union, that is, we are members.” “What brings us together with your party is a shared organization. Furthermore,” Mr. Shvarz said, “it is the Democratic Party’s clear policy of breaking with the past. The path you are following is entirely right, so continue along this course, because you can be sure you will have the continuing and sincere support of the West, and especially of friendly Germany. There is just one thing you must understand clearly: you must do the work yourselves, because no one can replace you. I,” he added, “have also visited other Eastern countries and have observed that your political stability is remarkable compared with that of other countries. I wish your city a happy future,” Mr. Schwark concluded. A lively discussion followed, with questions from the audience answered by Mr. Selami, Mr. Schwars, Minister Ilir Manushi, and others. On Sunday, Mr. Schwarc and the German businessman Mr. Lit met with officials of the Korçë district and other specialists, where they discussed in concrete terms the steps to be taken to supply this city with water through investment by the German side. In the eight districts of this area, Mr. Selami gave an overview of the achievements of the period following “our government officials and members of parliament have begun an open dialogue, tell you that the Democratic Party has set about fulfilling all the promises it made. Throughout the entire period it has been in power, it has remained faithful to its program. We promised freedom, the rule of law, an end to isolation, privatization of land and homes, privatization of the economy, stabilization of the market and public order, etc.; now we are all witnesses to their fulfillment. Nevertheless, we still have much to do. It is positive that people are not satisfied with just this, because of whatever its color, but especially red corruption, in which, as you know, the leader of the Socialists himself is implicated. “These fair actions of the Democratic Party,” Mr. Selami continued, “have driven the conservative forces mad, and they have made this clear and openly expressed it most recently with the arrest of Fatos Nano. But they have not succeeded and never will. Communism belongs to the dark past; the future belongs to democracy.” “This is the first time I have come to Albania and met a German known as Mr. Shwarc. I,” he said, “happily accepted the invitation from my friends in the Democratic Party to come to Korçë. First, because Albania and Germany both belong to Europe. “... your city,” Mr. Schwark concluded. Afterwards, there was a lively discussion, city with water through investments by the German side. ZEF LLESHI

Yesterday, in the Tirana District Court, in an open hearing and in the presence of many journalists, the trial began against defendants Agron Saliu, Agim Tartari and former Prime Minister Vilson Ahmeti. The indictment by prosecutor Ilir Marku stated that the defendants were accused of having acted in concert with one another in ways contrary to the proper discharge of their duties, causing the state damage of 79,275,000 lekë, a criminal offense provided for under Article 106/13 of the Penal Code. The defendant Vilson Ahmeti is accused of having acted contrary to the proper discharge of his duties, creating a real possibility of serious consequences, a criminal offense provided for under Article 160 of the Penal Code of the Republic of Albania. The court panel consisted of Kreshnik Spahiu, presiding judge, and Uk Cenaj and Alketa Gjyzari, members. The defense lawyer for defendants Agim Tartari and Agron Saliu was Përparim Sanxhaku, while the lawyer for defendant Vilson Ahmeti was Pajtim Hoxha. After hearing the contents of the indictment presented by the prosecutor in the case, Ilir Marku, the defense lawyers and defendants spoke. The witnesses were also heard at this session: Perikli Samsuri, Qamil Tusha, Ferdinand Haxhia, Adrian Kamberi, Brunilda Naqi, Arta Pisha. The next hearing will open on 18 August 1993, at 9 a.m., at the Tirana Court. «RD» correspondent

- The theory of born criminals applies not only to ordinary criminals - The period from 22 March onward was an opportunity for the SP to shape its image as a party born of its mother (PP-, whose existence was bound up with the true socialist ideal. During this period, the SP had the opportunity to turn it into a period for forming the outlines of a par- [text continues beyond the edge of the image] ... “cratic” PS. By expressing it in this way, the SP politicians have warned of their own reaction, and that of all their colleagues, against those who are in power today. The rallies they have organized (regardless of the stated reason for their requests to the public-order authorities) also constitute an attempt to destabilize the country. Whether or not we must acknowledge that the country’s political stability has been shaken, it is not difficult to understand that the party responsible for undermining this stability was precisely the SP, with its feverish drive to regain power, its lack of democratic culture in accepting the position of political loser, and its desire to protect corruption. This ultimate objective is intended to be achieved by any means, including those that constitute to ordinary criminals; there are a number of politicians whose political careers, from the outset, have been destined for political crime. No one should be pleased by the fact that the leaders of the SP are like this. No one should be pleased that these leaders are trying to impose their own color on all the political forces they lead. The contradiction between the ordinary rank and file and the corrupt leaders who are political criminals is a fact that must be broken away from with a song [unclear], since the main opposition political force is failing in its mission. In doing so, it has taken on a pernicious mission. ANSELMO BASHA

- They were the first to be executed by the communist dictatorship immediately after the liberation of the country - SHKODËR, On the morning of 14 August, a memorial gathering was held in the square in front of the Shkodër District Council building in honor of the five martyrs of democracy: Kolë Sokoli, Caf Meta, Ndue Pali, Riza Uruci and Sadik Rjolli. They were the first anti-communists to be executed by the red dictatorship immediately after the liberation of the country. Their remains were found a few days ago, at a depth of about 5 meters, in a place called «Zalli i Kirbit», near the Catholic cemetery of Rrmaj in the city of Shkodër. The coffins containing the remains of the five martyrs of democracy were respectfully accompanied to the cemetery of the city of Shkodër.

- The Commission for restoring the situation and demolishing illegal constructions has decided to file a complaint with the prosecution authorities against the former monist leaders of Shkodër’s local government, who unlawfully granted construction permits and building plots - (ATSH)

«I am with you»—Nano addressed the Socialist electorate some time ago. But he made this statement from prison cell No. 5, because only now, as he sits in a cell, does he need to be with them. But when 8 million dollars disappeared, did Nano think to tell his electorate, «I am with you»? Of course he could not do such a thing, because he left those 8 million dollars in the hands of that electorate. Nano no longer had any standing; he had the electorate with him even when he acted together with Ruçi and Islami. But then one day, for the sins he had committed, Nano was forced to answer for them, and then he felt cornered. So he decided to ask for help from those same people he had deceived and robbed, and, seeking to deceive them again, said, «I am with you». No, comrade Nano, locked up like an ordinary thief, you cannot be with honest people; understand that you are not alone. The others are with you too: the other young corrupt men. The other corrupt men, all those who for 50 years made the people suffer, and the members of your Party’s Bureau, responsible for their crimes. Ahmetaj, Brokaj, the Ruçis and Islamis are with you too—the other corrupt and criminal newcomers, all those with whom you shared the handsome profits. You can turn to them and say, «I am with you». They too have shown, and continue to show, that they are with you; the only question is how far they will stand by you. It is known that many are ready to go to those who are still free, but it is not known whether they are ready to come to you. Certainly, some of them are sure that you, comrade Nano, are the one they cannot do without. So you are with them, and they will come to you. EDI PALOKA

DURRËS, On July 3, 1992, the Italian speedboat SP-2540-D, which was smuggling cigarettes from the Yugoslav coast to the Italian coast, entered our territorial waters. For this reason, and to prevent such actions in the future, the court sentenced two of the speedboat’s fishermen to one month and ten days each, and the other to two months, and ordered the speedboat confiscated.

DURRES, Since July 21 of this year, all rooms at the «Durrësi» and «Apolonia» hotels on Durrës beach have continued to be booked for 10-day periods by Albanian and foreign holidaymakers. (ATSH)

We, the families and relatives of those injured in the accident in Mjekësi, citizens of Elbasan, are deeply moved and touched by your great humanitarian act in providing immediate assistance to save the lives of our three sons, parents, brothers and husbands, who were turned into living corpses as a result of the high temperatures. It was your personal attention, concern, direct human interest and persistent insistence that made this charitable deed possible. In a very short time, just 24 hours, first aid was provided at Hospital No. 2; you made contact and worked together with the Italian ambassador in Tirana, Paolo Foresti, the military attaché Shaolino and Operation «Pelican», so that the injured could be provided with passports and visas for citizenship of the state and sent by two «Pelican» helicopters to Bari, and from there by a military aircraft to be admitted to a hospital in Palermo. Although their lives are very much at risk, we are very optimistic and express our deepest gratitude and highest respect for your noble gesture. You, Mr. Minister, did the impossible, and for this you have secured a place for yourself forever in our hearts. From the families and relatives of ALI KAPLLANIT DASHNOR QENDROS AQIM MUÇES Date: 15. 8. 1993 - Elbasan