(PD), a party of peace and human progress Under the patronage of Mr. Xhevdet Mjafja, Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic of Albania, the work of the 2nd National Congress of the Albanian Democratic Party will open tomorrow morning at the Palace of Congresses. To accept the invitation of this party for active and observer participation, representatives of European centre-right parties and international organizations invited to this congress have arrived. In the morning session, after the greeting speech by the chairman of the Democratic Party, Mr. Sali Berisha, the report will be delivered by the chairman of the Congress Organizing Committee, Prof. Dr. Azem Hajdari. The report speech will be followed by discussions by representatives of the initiative groups and delegates. The congress will continue in the afternoon with the presentation of the PD platform for the local elections of 4 December by the deputy chairman of the Democratic Party, Mr. Tritan Shehu, and with discussions on it. Afterwards, the names of the candidates for the Steering Committee of the Democratic Party will be presented. The work of the first day of the Congress ends with the presentation of the list of the nominated candidates as well as those who will be put to the vote. On the second day of proceedings, Sunday, the election of the party's leading bodies will take place. [ ? ]

The people of Skrapar have pledged their loyalty to democracy On behalf of, and in the name of, the municipality of the city of Çorovodë [?], the mayor greeted the work of the conference. At its conclusion, the high spirit of the discussions emerged, in which each delegate expressed readiness to serve the victory of democracy. This conference was characterized by a high level of debate, a spirit of unity and optimism for the future. The delegates highlighted the achievements of the PD branch, but also the tasks that lie ahead in the conditions of the local elections of 4 December. The article continues on page 4.

On Saturday, 27.11.1993, the Organizational Council of electoral zone no. 2 of Kavajë organized a meeting with the elected members of the Communal Councils and villages of this district. In his speech, the chairman of the branch of the PDSH, Mr. Sokol Olldashi, focused on the main problems troubling the citizens of the communes and villages, on the good work done by the communal councils and especially those in facing the difficult situations created by the recent floods. Representatives of the basic organizations of the PDSH as well as other elected local representatives also took part in the meeting. In the discussions, the efforts of PS and the newspaper "Zëri i Popullit" to distort reality and spread disinformation were sharply condemned. It was emphasized that these attacks have nothing to do with the interests of the residents and the communes, but are part of a blind political propaganda. The article continues on page 4.

The article by Mr. Arben Imami, published today in a private newspaper, is another attempt to deliberately distort reality and strike at the Democratic Party. By misusing certain forums, the author seeks to create the impression that the current opposition within the right has a weight that in fact it does not have. The attacks on the PD, on the government and on its chairman have by now become a usual refrain for those who have no real alternative. It is clear that this stance does not help democracy, but serves circles that have been and remain its enemies. [ ? ]

The lack of electric energy has brought good things (!) On the situation that harms and weighs down the situation in Korçë and beyond [ ? ] The main city of the southeast, although for more than a month it has been in a severe condition due to the lack of electric energy, has made great efforts to face the difficulties of winter. The prolonged power cuts have caused problems in water supply, in the functioning of enterprises and in the daily life of citizens. Nevertheless, the local authorities and residents have tried not to leave the city in complete moral darkness. In the latest analyses and positions, the responsibilities of the relevant structures have also been pointed out. The article continues on page 4. RD correspondent.

In the name of 28 actors, personalities of the Republic of Korea, the anti-communist movement in Poland sent a message of greetings to Albania on the occasion of the celebration of Flag Day. In the name of the Albanian people, the head of the deputies of the parliament of Estonia, Mr. Trivimi Velliste, sent greetings to President Berisha for Independence Day. During this period, other greetings have also been received for the Republic of Albania from various countries and personalities. Among them also from: the President of the Republic of Kyrgyzstan Askar Akaev, the President of the Republic of San Marino, the regent captains Prof. Gilberto Ghiotti and Gino Bollini, the President of the Republic of Slovakia Michal Kovač. Continuing the column of greetings for the Republic of Albania and the Albanian people on the occasion of Independence Day, today we publish the message of the King of Belgium, Albert II, addressed to the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha. It is also worth noting a congratulatory telegram from the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf, who writes, among other things: "On the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Albania, I have the pleasure to express to Your Excellency my best wishes for the happiness and prosperity of the Albanian people." [ ? ]

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