DECREE on the dismissal and appointment of several ministers In support of articles 28 paragraph 1, 81 paragraph 1, 49/1 and 107 of Constitutional Law No. 7491 dated 29.4.1991 “On the main constitutional provisions”, upon the proposal of the Prime Minister, I DECREE: ARTICLE 1 Zyver Veizi is relieved from the post of Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Agriculture and Food. ARTICLE 2 Safet Zhulali is relieved from the post of Minister of Public Order and at the same time from the post of Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers. ARTICLE 3 Albert Brojka is relieved from the post of Minister of Industry, Trade and Transport. ARTICLE 4 Astrit Bushati is relieved from the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs. ARTICLE 5 Tonin Ujka is relieved from the post of Minister of Labour, Emigration and Social Welfare. ARTICLE 6 Bujar Bukoshi is appointed Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Foreign Affairs. ARTICLE 7 Ylber Meksi is appointed Minister of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection. ARTICLE 8 Bashkim Kopliku is appointed Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers and Minister of Public Order. ARTICLE 9 Sali Shehu is appointed Minister of Industry, Trade and Transport. ARTICLE 10 Shaban Memia is appointed Minister of Labour, Emigration and Social Welfare. ARTICLE 11 This decree enters into force immediately. Tirana, 5.12.1994 Decree No. 913 PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC SALI BERISHA

After the President's decree on the restructuring of the Government, the Deputy Chairman of the Council of Ministers, chairman of the Agricultural Reform Commission Mr. Ylber Meksi, gave this interview to the newspaper “Rilindja Demokratike” On what basis was the government restructured and what does this reform aim at? With the changes that are being made in the government and the other changes that will be made soon, the aim is to achieve a higher pace of work and a structure geared toward a more efficient activity. There will be several sectors either separate or merged, such as the base and reforms in the economy, especially the private economy, public opinion, etc. Within the framework of the government in question, I believe the pace of work will increase more quickly to identify the country's major problems and to find solutions for them in time and with more effective mechanisms. On this occasion I would like to make it known that this restructuring of the government has nothing in common with the recent events of 26 and 27 November, not only because the decision on restructuring was taken a long time earlier, but also because during the preparation of the referendum and even during the voting days, the government, in cooperation with the other forces, has continued successfully to prepare the program for implementing reforms in the future. This restructuring of the government has also taken into account the fact that in the future we must have a faster step not only for privatization, but for consumer protection, for improving wages, pensions for vulnerable groups, and issues of emigration. Within the framework of this reform, a special structure will also be created for food issues and consumer protection. There is no question of a new ministry, but of a new concept in the sense of organizing the work of the government. We also have in mind improving the situation in the public order sector by giving it due attention. The aim of this reform is to move more quickly with the implementation of reforms and to improve the pace of government. Can you comment on the words of the former deputy prime minister, according to whom during the referendum the votes of emigrants were hidden? (Continues on page 7)

Prime Minister Meksi and the President of the Council of Europe, Kymnitsky, emphasized in their conversation the importance of support for Albania in the progress of democratic processes and its stability as a country of particular importance in the region. The participation of the Albanian Prime Minister in the European summit in Budapest was assessed as an expression of Albania's serious commitment to initiatives related to securing and consolidating democracy. Prime Minister Meksi and the President of the CSCE, Olszevski, in their meeting carried out a general review of the progress of democratic and economic processes in Albania. The President of the CSCE expressed support for the continued and diverse assistance that this organization has given and will give Albania. In the meeting with the President of the Council of Europe, Daniel Tarschys, the Albanian Prime Minister informed his interlocutor about the progress of democratic processes, the deep reforms, as well as the problems and difficulties with which the government has faced and continues to face in this period of transition. It was noted that Albania is advancing on the path of democratic development and the market economy. At the center of the conversation were regional problems, particularly the issue of Kosovo and the support that Albania gives to the rights of the Albanian population in that province and to its resolution through dialogue and peaceful means. The problems posed by Albanian emigration and its impact on Albania and other countries were discussed. After the conversation, Prime Minister Meksi stated that the support of the Council of Europe, during these first years of transition in Albania, has been very important and influential in the progress of democratic, legislative, economic and social developments. The President of the Council of Europe, for his part, praised the reform processes undertaken in Albania, saying that with the help of international organizations and with the strengthening of reforms in the country, Albania will succeed in moving further on the path of democratization and development. (Continues on page 8)

Second meeting of the parties on the Constitution At the center of the debate was not consensus for the approval of the order reform but the constitutional treaty for the implementation of the agreement that would condition every political act, when it was achieved to fulfill the regime of the qualified majority of 3/5 or 2/3. Alan Kq[?]lan together with the author of the property? other statements on the possibilities for reaching such a consensus after the discussions held yesterday at the round table “Have you ever called parliament one-sided? You have said that the constitutions will not be voted on, we are democrats. You called it (...)” The referendum is an unmistakable and clear manifestation of slander. The first slanderer was the head of state himself. The pro-Constitution side, now led by the Democratic Party, was interested in the confrontation with the people being very mild and calm. If the time for reading had been free, communication with the people would have been different. Together with the government we took care to avoid clashes, but the opposition campaign was extremely aggressive. The opposition rose up with speculative arguments and aimed at overthrowing the government in this referendum. From there also came the creation of a kind of strategy not to recognize the referendum. The clearest answer was given by the people with the vote. They voted “No” because the people did not properly understand the constitution. This was done by the opposition and its institutions. The Albanian people are not cultured enough to conduct the referendum propaganda themselves. To our question whether there had been a lack of dialogue with the opposition, the prime minister replied that the issues had been raised several times through institutional channels. He said that consensus is not achieved when one side imposes preconditions and makes dialogue formal. (Continues on page 2)

Organized and coordinated in Sarajevo for peace in the country One day after the beginning of the meeting organized under the auspices of the President of Bosnia, Alia Izetbegoviç, with the participation of representatives of the parliaments of the countries of Southeast Europe and of some other countries, as well as of the Conference on Security in Europe, Albania is represented at this forum by a delegation headed by the chairman of the Parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee, Professor Sabri Godo. In yesterday morning's session, important speeches were delivered by various organizations, including a special statement by the UN special envoy, Yasuçi Akashi. In the afternoon session, an expanded report was delivered by the chairman of the organizing committee of this conference, chaired by the president of the parliament of Bosnia, Dr. Sulliç. The report highlighted the difficulties and efforts for peace in the region as well as the need for greater parliamentary coordination. The head of the Albanian delegation, Professor Sabri Godo, in his speech valued the importance of this meeting and expressed Albania's position for peaceful solutions to conflicts in the region. (Continues on page 2)

Being at the forefront of the political struggle for our just cause, the Democratic Party and a large number of intellectuals have always been on the side of the truth. Intellectuals are an important force for society and especially in a difficult period of transition. They have consistently supported political pluralism, human rights, freedom of speech and the building of democratic institutions. In this context their contribution was also valued in the campaign for the referendum and in the defense of democratic values. Next were also addressed issues that concern the role of intellectuals in public life, relations with institutions and the need for closer cooperation with the PD. It was emphasized that intellectuals should be a critical voice, but also a supporter of reforms that serve the country. (Continues on page 2)

As informed by our correspondent in the prefecture of Elbasan, the prefect A. Nivo, in the latest affair related to the construction of half the village, dismissed from functions by the president of the republic is such as the writing from the function of the deputy of the prefect of the Librazhd district. (Continues on page 2)

ALBERT BROJKA Minister of Industry Born in Tirana in 1958. Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering in 1981. Specialized three times in Japan. Niinigata University 1987, 1989, 1992. In 1993 and 1994, after completing postgraduate studies in the field of engineering/technology. He has experience in the field of industry. He has headed research, production and implementation laboratories for 15 years. He has headed the institution “National Center for Technological Studies and Research.” In May 1994 he was appointed Minister of Industry.

HEKTOR FRASHËRI Minister of Transport Born in Tirana in 1930. He completed his higher technical school in Italy. He served as an aviator and as a pilot. From 1958 to 1988 he worked in the field of aeronautical industry. He was an airplane pilot in the country's and foreign passengers' transport. He completed specialization courses in Germany, Czechoslovakia, Poland, at the higher aviation school. He is now a senior professor in air transport. After 1990 he engaged in private business.

TEODOR LAÇO Minister of Culture and Youth Born in Dardhë, Korçë, in 1938. He completed postgraduate studies in linguistics, philosophy and translation at Moscow University. He has published 22 books and more than 2000 pages of literature and journalism. In 1986 and 1988 he placed second in the national literature competitions with the books “Lënda e ashpër”, “Hija e maleve”, “Korça”. Since 1975 a member of the League of Writers and Artists of Albania, member of its editorial committee. He held the post of chairman and artistic director of the “A. Z. Çajupi” Theatre in Korçë in the years 1986 and 1988. He was elected PD deputy in the elections of 22 March 1992. In Dr. Meksi's government he carried out the duties of Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports. In 1994 he was appointed Minister of Culture.