Three months of efforts have gone by among the spectators to draw it out of us and to slander and despise the Democratic Party. But the more they try, the clearer their true character becomes. We know it is easy to call for blood, but it is hard to build a democratic state. All those who seek destabilization, division and violence are against the interests of Albania and of Albanians. Citizens must stay away from blind calls and from those who incite hatred. The Democratic Party calls on all democrats, honest citizens and the entire Albanian people to remain calm, defend the institutions and not fall prey to provocations. THE OBSERVER

At the invitation of the Sultan of Malaysia, Yang Dipertuan Agong, and the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the President of the Republic, Ramiz Alia?[?], will make an official visit to these countries from 23 to 27 January. At the invitation of the Sultan of Malaysia, Yang Dipertuan Agong, and the Sultan of Brunei, Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, will make an official visit to these countries from 23 to 27 January. During his stay in Kuala Lumpur, the President of the Republic will hold talks with the highest authorities of Malaysia, as well as representatives of the business and finance world in that country. In Brunei, President Berisha will hold talks with the Sultan of that country and with other figures from political, economic and financial life. The delegation headed by the President of the Republic will also include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alfred Serreqi, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Genc Ruli, the adviser to the President of the Republic on economic affairs, Selim Belortaja, the Director General of ATSH, Xhelal Zejneli, and the Director of the Cabinet of the President of the Republic, Vllaznim Deliallisi.

PRIME MINISTER MEXSI RECEIVED THE GREEK MINISTER PAPANTONIOU Tirana, 19 January. Prime Minister Aleksandër Meksi received today at the Prime Ministry the Greek Minister of National Economy, Prof. Joan Papantoniu, who is on an official visit to our country. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy, Ilir Zela, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alfred Serreqi. Prof. Papantoniu informed Prime Minister Meksi about the results of the talks held with the Albanian side, especially with Minister Zela, and about various economic issues he had discussed, including foreign trade, taxes, customs, etc. Prime Minister Meksi praised the results achieved and stressed the importance of the comprehensive development of bilateral relations and the encouragement of Greek investment in Albania.

The request of the Italian leader; the prosecutor links it to the “intensification of political struggle” in Albania. Sforca the ambassador's return?[?] - Sforca the ambassador's return? [?] - Schiapperi's words: “The madmen of politics” This news item is being published in the Italian newspaper “La Repubblica”, referring to an action by the Rome Prosecutor's Office concerning a case that affects Albanian-Italian relations. According to the article, the Italian prosecutor's office links the request to recent political developments in Albania and to pressures exerted by various political forces. The article mentions the names of diplomats and Italian officials, but the text on the page is partially unreadable.[?]

Today, at the Congress Palace, at 9:00 a.m., a press conference by the chairman of the PDSH, Mr. Eduard Selami

Following the decision that, with responsibility and high commitment, new members should be accepted into the PDSH as well, and in order to democratize and strengthen it, various forces in the city of Korçë [?] over the past months have been registering many new members. In the PD branch in Korçë, around 280 new members have been added. Korçë, 19 January | V.D.S.[?]