Populist ideologues are increasingly filling the PS with old demagogic doctrines, such as the school of socialism, and are pushing it toward an anarchist movement. This led Fatos Nano to declare loudly that social peace is under threat and that a broad, powerful popular movement must be created to stop economic ruin and political degradation. To assert that public opinion is on their side, the PS ideologues invented anonymous letters from workers and trade unionists in Tirana and the farmers' union of Lushnja. Regardless of where these fabrications came from, these opinions fit very well with the now-established doctrine of anarchist socialism. Fatos Nano calls for a popular movement against this government, while the Socialists of Korçë have called for a general strike and sabotage of the country's economic life. These actions currently being taken by PS leaders are irresponsible and adventurous. The PS goes beyond every limit, especially when it calls for an uprising against a government elected by free vote. These positions have nothing to do with normal opposition, but with an extreme course aimed at destabilizing the country. If today some PS leaders are turning this party into an instigator of street unrest, this is also linked to the deep identity crisis it is going through. They are trying to survive politically through social tension rather than through an alternative. The Socialist Party is trying to turn the economic difficulties of the transition into political capital, inflaming dissatisfaction and avoiding responsibility for the past. This is a dangerous path for Albanian democracy.[?]

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter arrived in Tirana in the afternoon and was officially received at Rinas Airport by Albanian Foreign Minister Alfred Serreqi and other senior officials. Carter has arrived in Albania as part of his visit to several Balkan countries. He will hold meetings with senior Albanian state leaders. His visit is seen as an important event in Albanian-American relations.[?]

President of the Republic Sali Berisha received the Ambassador of the Republic of Argentina, Mr. Pedro S. Real, on the occasion of the presentation of his credentials. After congratulating the ambassador on his new assignment, President Berisha noted that Albania attaches importance to expanding relations with Argentina in all fields of mutual interest. He stressed that diplomatic relations between the two countries should be followed by the development of economic, trade and cultural ties. The Argentine ambassador expressed his satisfaction with the reception and appreciated the democratic changes in Albania. He expressed his country's readiness to contribute to strengthening bilateral ties.[?]

Mr. Carter will encourage American businessmen and the American media to invest in Albania; His stay in Nairobi will continue to follow developments in Kosovo. For those by whom the West knew him most in the diplomatic and humanitarian field, Jimmy Carter arrived yesterday in Tirana. He is accompanied on this visit by his wife Rosalynn Carter. In an American tone, the president said he is pleased with the successes Albania has achieved and especially with the democratic reforms. He expressed his conviction that Albania has entered an irreversible path toward a market economy and democratization. Yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, the President of Albania, Sali Berisha, awarded the former American president the high Albanian state honor, the “Order of the National Flag.” Carter appreciated this distinction and emphasized that he will try to help Albania with his experience and international contacts. In a conversation with journalists, Carter said that he will encourage American businessmen to invest in Albania and American media to reflect Albanian reality more fully. He noted that Albania's image needs to be better known in the world. Asked about Kosovo, Carter said that his stay in Nairobi and the work of the Carter Center will continue to closely follow developments in Kosovo and the humanitarian issues related to it.[?]

WHERE DID WE BRING THE STATE FROM? ARE WE REALLY ON THE RIGHT PATH? Industrial and economic organizations from other countries (mainly Italian) have begun to contact major Albanian industrial firms, proposing forms of cooperation in the trading of raw materials and semi-finished products, with the aim of implementing the outlines of joint investments, etc. In a situation where Albanian industry has lost 80 percent of its production capacity, for certain branches, since around 1989, its most acute problems are the lack of liquidity and of market. It is precisely on this basis that foreign interest can be seen as an opportunity to encourage and save a significant part of this industry. This is evident in the operational actions of foreign companies, but in many cases there is a lack of clarity of purpose and long-term seriousness. Concrete proposals have already been noted for the creation of joint companies for building materials, wood processing, energy production, mineral extraction and processing, etc. Under the current conditions, every serious project that brings capital, technology and a market is welcome. However, the hasty sale of state assets and agreements that do not guarantee long-term national interests must be avoided. Industry and energy are strategic sectors and require a measured development policy.[?]

The arrest of Nano and others marks only the success of the accuser and the court