The honor of our country was bestowed on him by dr. Mandaliu Ali, former vice-chairman of the General Sharia Council, during a meeting he held yesterday with the chairman of the presidium of the People’s Assembly of Albania, Mr. Ylli Bufi. Mr. Ahmed Mohamed Ali also met yesterday in Tirana with the Albanian president, dr. Sali Berisha, praising the contribution of the Islamic Development Bank in promoting cooperation with Albania. For his part, dr. Mohamed Ali, president of the Islamic Development Bank, said that his country wishes to help Albania, promising to continue supporting concrete initiatives in the economic, health, and education sectors. (ATSH)

Unanimous support for the Berisha Presidency, the chairman of the PD and its program PD is not only on the side of progress, but to do so means to play the game of communism Yesterday’s outcome, as far as the electoral process and the activities in the Tirana branch of the Democratic Party are concerned, is quite clear: the Third Conference of Tirana concluded successfully. Delegates from various areas of the capital emphasized their support for the party’s current leadership and its reformist policy. Particular praise was given to the Berisha Presidency as a central figure in the continuation of democratic processes. In the discussions it was underlined that the PD program represents the path of reforms and integration, while any deviation from it would mean a step backward. In one of the remarks from the hall it was said that not being with the PD means playing the game of communism. — MAT — IN DISCUSSIONS ABOUT THE PD AND THE WORKERS THE HEARTFELT COMMITMENT TO THE FUTURE

A series of steps was proposed to eliminate obstacles, improve the business climate, and stimulate the arrival of foreign capital in Albania. The legal framework, privatization, infrastructure, and cooperation with international financial institutions were discussed. Participants stressed the need for political and economic stability as a prerequisite for investment growth. Albania was assessed as offering important opportunities in various sectors. (ATSH)

In Mallakastër too, power belongs to us, not to the socialists On 21 November local elections were held in the district of Mallakastër. According to the article, the Democratic Party and its allies won convincingly in several communes and municipalities, presenting the result as proof of popular support for the current government. The article criticizes the socialists and their local representatives, while emphasizing that citizens have chosen the continuity of reforms. (Continues on page 2)

On Monday and Wednesday [?], meetings were held in the town of Gramsh with citizens and activists of the Democratic Party. At these meetings the work carried out so far by the PD branch was praised and the expansion of popular support was emphasized. According to the article, new members have joined the party structures and community engagement has increased. The article presents this as a sign of the party’s strengthening ahead of future political developments. (Continues on page 2)

An organized smog-cloud mass, on imprisonment various explanations have been given. The material discusses administrative and criminal violations related to public and private activities. The author uses polemical and questioning tones to point out the consequences that the enforcement of the law may have. In the end, the dilemma is raised of whether, in certain cases, prison or a fine is the fairer option. Prepared by: SHPËTIM LLESHI

English and Italian translations ENGLISH Rilindja — Independent democratic Albanian daily newspaper. Year II of publication. No. 519. Friday, 26 November 1993. (page 5, lekë). Zoji Ahmed Mohamed Ali is decorated with the order “Naim Frashëri”, First Class, awarded by President Berisha. Complete success of the 3rd conference of the PD branch of Tirana. Unanimous support for the Berisha Presidency, the chairman of the PD and its program. Not only is the PD on the side of progress, but to be against it means to play the game of communism. The conference on foreign investments for Albania concluded. Mallakastër: Also in Mallakastër, power belongs to us, not to the socialists. Gramsh: The PD is gaining more and more support. Would you rather prison or a fine, colleague? Telegram: The Islamic Bank gives Albania 100 million dollars. ITALIANO Rilindja — Giornale quotidiano albanese indipendente e democratico. II anno di pubblicazione. N. 519. Venerdì 26 novembre 1993. (pagina 5, lekë). Zoji Ahmed Mohamed Ali viene decorato con l’ordine “Naim Frashëri”, di prima classe, conferito dal presidente Berisha. Successo completo della III conferenza della sezione del PD di Tirana. Sostegno unanime alla Presidenza Berisha, al presidente del PD e al suo programma. Non solo il PD è dalla parte del progresso, ma essere contro di esso significa fare il gioco del comunismo. Si è conclusa la conferenza sugli investimenti esteri per l’Albania. Mallakastër: Anche a Mallakastër il potere è nostro, non dei socialisti. Gramsh: Il PD sta ottenendo sempre più sostegno. Meglio il carcere o la multa, collega? Telegramma: La Banca Islamica dà all’Albania 100 milioni di dollari.

To Sali Berisha, President of the Republic of Albania, Tirana The Islamic Bank gives Albania 100 million dollars The Islamic Movement warmly welcomes the decision of the Islamic Development Bank to grant Albania a long-term loan of 100 million dollars. This decision is seen as important support for the Albanian economy and for the advancement of democratic reforms. Popular Movement of the Republic of Albania Chairman AZIZ SHALA 22.11.1993