Within the framework of the return to the Assembly of the North Atlantic Assembly, the Albanian parliamentary delegation led by the chairman of the People's Assembly, Servet Pëllumbi, and the Democratic MP Sabri Godo, met during the proceedings with the president of the assembly, Mr. Jerjor Karpe[?], the secretary general, Mr. Pjer Miga, as well as the director for relations with the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. During the conversation, the Albanian delegation informed its counterparts about the process of democratic reforms in Albania and the achievement of the objectives set for the transition period. The Chairman of the Assembly praised the positive changes that have taken place in Albania in recent times and stressed this assembly's readiness to continuously assist the Albanian parliament. The Albanian delegation also held meetings with members of the parliaments of several NATO countries as well as with leaders of the Council of Europe and the European Union, with whom they discussed the possibilities of expanding cooperation with Albania and the need to support democratic processes in our country.

“historical” VISIT OF CHAIRMAN NANO TO PËSHKOPI -Nano, Ruçi and Hufjone for the destabilization of Albania - PS continues to defend Nano by carrying out illegal actions. -The citizens of Dibra have their homes violated as communist traffickers are brought in under the door. Today, on 23 May 1993, the chairman of the PS, comrade Fatos Nano, is coming on a visit to the district of Dibra in order to continue his destabilizing anti-citizen campaign aimed at overthrowing the democratic government led by Dr. Sali Berisha and cutting Albania off from the path of democracy and establishing a communist dictatorship. This man has come to further fan the flames of hatred among the people of Dibra, to incite an artificial revolt of the peasants of Dibra against their legal and democratic authority, and to sabotage the government’s efforts to revive the economy and energize life in this district. Today, on 23 May 1993, the chairman of the PS, comrade Fatos Nano, is coming to Dibra and the city of Peshkopia to continue his provocations against legal authority and to incite the people of Dibra into social conflict and civil war. The real purpose of this visit is to frighten the people of Peshkopia with the return of the communists to power and with the old slogans of the class struggle, in order to rule once again through terror and dictatorship. In this case he is seeking to exploit the difficult economic situation, the discontent and the many problems created by the old socialist policy itself. Today, on 23 May 1993, at 11:00 in the morning, in the square in front of the “Nazmi Rushiti” school in the city of Peshkopia, before hundreds and thousands of citizens of Dibra, a political rally will be held with slogans and insults against the government of democratic reform and in favor of the old Socialist Party. Also taking part in this rally will be comrade Zhulali[?], who together with Fatos Nano, Gramoz Ruçi and perhaps others will speak before the crowd to spread the poison of hatred and poison the minds of poor and unemployed people. For this purpose, all district and local leaders have been ordered to send people, by bus, private vehicles, and whatever means they can, to Peshkopia in order to increase the size of the crowd and create the impression of massive popular support. In particular, former communists, former party secretaries, former cooperative chairmen, former enterprise managers, former security officers, and every kind of compromised element of the old regime have been ordered to be mobilized to bring people and to carry out propaganda against the democratic authorities. All the old structures of the dictatorship in Dibra are on the move and being activated. Citizens’ homes are being checked one by one. Every door is being knocked on and attendance at Fatos Nano’s rally is being demanded through threats and pressure. People are being sent to villages and neighborhoods to register those who will take part and those who will not. People are being told that anyone who does not go to the rally will be left without work, without assistance, without bread, without rights. These are the old communist methods that are being revived. The accusations made against the law-enforcement forces and the democratic government are slander, deception and provocations. The aim is only to create chaos, incite conflict and damage Albania’s image. Fatos Nano and his comrades want to present themselves to international opinion as victims, while in reality they are working against the constitutional order and against civil peace. We were deeply sorry that Fatos Nano came to Dibra at a time when people need calm, work and hope. Instead of offering help, he comes to poison hearts and divide the people. We do not need hatred and conflict, but stability, development and democracy. (Continues on page 2)

The Chairman of the Council of Ministers, Aleksandër Meksi, received yesterday in his office the Chairman of the Trade, Industry and Tourism Unions of Italy. At the meeting, the good relations that Albania has with Italy were praised. The Italian side expressed its desire to contribute and expand cooperation in the economic field. It was further noted that Albania is making visible steps along the path of reforms and that there is interest from Italian partners in cooperation.

Defense Minister Salef Zhulali received a European delegation In a meeting with the delegation of the European Parliament headed by Mr. Zhak Zandt[?], Defense Minister Safet Zhulali expressed concern about the situation in the Yugoslav region. Speaking about developments in Kosovo, the minister stressed that there is a risk of the regional conflict spreading to the South. He underlined that peacekeeping forces cannot be deployed only at the borders, but must become a factor in preventing conflict and ensuring human rights. The European delegation was also briefed on the condition of the Albanian armed forces and on efforts to reform them. (ATSH) (Continues on page 2)

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PRESIDENT BERISHA RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENTARY GROUP At a reception granted to the European Parliament, chaired by Spanish MP Count de Kol[?] de Karvaxhal[?], the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, informed the guests about the progress of reforms and changes in Albania. He praised the assistance provided by the European Community to the Albanian parliament. The Albanian side stressed the future importance of good relations with free Albania. MEETING BETWEEN PRESIDENT BERISHA AND MR. RON HABSBURG In the meeting between the Chairman of the Presidium of the Pan-European (?) Otto von Habsburg and the President of the Republic, the European Union and the assistance that should be given to Albania in the processes of development in Albania were praised. (ATSH)

Fatos Nano with his friends...