(From the meeting of the Secretary General of PDSH, Mr. Tritan Shehu, with the leadership of the PD Branch, Skrapar) -Individualization- an expression of the soundness and crystallization of today’s Albanian person -The individual becomes convinced of the correctness of the program of that political force that provides the necessary conditions for the fulfillment of his innermost interests -The lack of a worthy political opposition - a misfortune for the new Albanian democracy. -Marxism and fascism - twin crimes against humanity The law on genocide makes possible the “healing” of Albanian politics (From the meeting of the Secretary General of PDSH, Mr. Tritan Shehu, with the leadership of the PD Branch, Skrapar) -Individualization- an expression of the soundness and crystallization of today’s Albanian person -The individual becomes convinced of the correctness of the program of that political force that provides the necessary conditions for the fulfillment of his innermost interests -The lack of a worthy political opposition - a misfortune for the new Albanian democracy. -Marxism and fascism - twin crimes against humanity Yesterday afternoon, the Secretary General of PDSH, Mr. Tritan Shehu, held a working meeting with the leadership of the PD Branch in Skrapar, which was opened by the chairman, Qamil Cirza. He described the work done so far in this district, emphasizing the micro-organization of the sections and the sections’ role in expanding the support base of the democratic alternative, and the drafting of the work program and its implementation in the most fruitful way possible, as well as the commitment of each democratic activist to carrying out the tasks so as to be able to confront the electorate and win its support, and to address the most sensitive social issues during the transition period so that they are resolved correctly, quickly, within possibilities, and answer the false promises. Ongoing work with people concluded - The struggle must be broadened in those directions that condition the realization of the freedom and rights of each of them. Meanwhile, Mr. Tritan Shehu took the floor, describing individualization as one of the most valuable values of Albanian democracy. He explained that it clearly shows that, now in our country, the personality of the free person is being strengthened and crystallized as a result of the overthrow of the dictatorship of the proletariat, the institutionalization of democracy, the creation and consolidation of the market economy, and the ongoing launch of reforms in all directions regardless of the circumstances, in the conditions of the possibilities to broaden freedom, in all its dimensions. This, Mr. Tritan Shehu stressed, shows that, in a very short period, mentalities, psychology, and concepts of the individual have changed and therefore, our democratic alternative must adapt to this quality in order to secure victory in the forthcoming elections, because today’s Albanian person trusts the correctness of the program of that political force that (Continued on page 2)

President Berisha welcomes the Israel- Palestine declaration President of the Republic Sali Berisha sent yesterday, through a telegram, his best wishes to U.S. President Clinton, Israeli Prime Minister Rabin and Palestinian leader Arafat for the joint declaration signed yesterday in Washington. President Berisha considered this an important step toward reaching a final peace agreement in the Middle East.

Albanian socialists more divided than ever Albanian socialists more divided than ever B. KASMI As had been announced, yesterday under the leadership of first deputy chairman Servet Pellumbi, the PS Steering Committee held its meeting. The PS Steering Committee had the following agenda: 1. The law on genocide and its consequences for the Socialist Party. 2. Re-evaluation of the previous meeting of the PS Steering Committee. 3. The PS congress meeting, the tactics that must be followed until it is held. 4. The latest attacks from Europe and the USA against the PS, the failure of the Dokle–D'Alema meeting, etc. The meeting was opened by comrade Servet Pellumbi, who, as confirmed by the PS KD agency, harshly attacked the newly approved law on genocide. However, Pellumbi did not show himself to be impartial toward the comrades who would suffer the consequences of this law. Pellumbi reassured the comrades present, victims of this law, that they have made history, not only in the PS. Pellumbi stated on this point that, if these comrades are not elected (for the sake of their deeds in the remote and recent past - ed. note) in the next Parliament, I guarantee them that they will be elected in the PS parliament. Comrade Servet’s speech caused reactions during the PS KD meeting. It is learned that Mrs. Nano and comrades Ruçi, Brokaj, Zeqo reacted sharply. They called Pellumbi’s speech and Dokle’s silence “pure hypocrisy” and made public their stance against the genocide law. The platform proposed by the above individuals consisted of the practice of leaflets, the use of violence, etc. As sources inside the PS report, Mrs. Nano conveyed the platform of the previously tested and fully failed path. Meanwhile, the other group of deputies Ajazi, Koçi, Maço, etc. are acting against both sides. For them, the red nomenklatura and the former security apparatus must not play any role in Albanian politics. It was this statement by the above-mentioned that triggered Gramoz Ruçi’s threatening outburst. In the party room, while grinding his teeth like a hardened security man, Gramoz Ruçi uttered, seemingly (but only seemingly) several meaningless words such as: Shekën, Tomori, Gaforja, Cibuku, Iriqi, Gjinkalla, Debatiku, Portokalli, Limoni, Vreshta, Sazani, Kitara, Gjaja, Kalemi, etc. The room was overtaken by a deathly silence. After a period lasting about 3 minutes, Quajsoi broke the silence with his question to Loçë: “Who is your own Psonudoni?!” Meanwhile, it is learned that Ruçi, pompous, unmoved by the absolute calm that prevailed in the hall, sat down in his seat with a triumphant look. But it was not meant to end there. The group of opposing deputies advanced with the second point of the meeting, objecting to Marxism in the PS program, while the “healthy” part demanded their condemnation. Regarding the tactics to be followed, contradictory positions were again noted. Ruçi was an ardent supporter of the tactic of boycotting parliament and local government by PS representatives. Sources claim that there were clashes in the meeting also over the option of following the legal path. Meanwhile Pellumbi and Dokle called for a combination of the two proposed paths. As for the point on the congress meeting, the debate took place in a very heated atmosphere. The law on genocide was raised in the leading forums as the hottest issue, which prevented those present from reaching a consensus. Now Ruçi too, directly affected by the law, was not consistent with his own opinion. The meeting decided that the congress should be discussed only at a future meeting, perhaps at the next meeting, which was decided to be held after two weeks. In any case, it was heard in the place of comrade Meta that the last issue on the agenda, when he said that indeed from Western politicians there were anti-PS reactions to stops intended to convince Albanians to vote for us. His discussion caused a reaction from Bokaj, who evoked the words of '90–'91, which according to him must have been a year of success (remember Nano at the airport after returning from England - editor’s note) Meanwhile the meeting had become almost completely heated. Tired, and above all divided, the leaders of the PS went their separate ways. Namik Dokle

Malaysian defence minister in Tirana Within the framework of the cooperation relations between the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Albania and the Ministry of defense of Malaysia, yesterday arrived in Tirana, for a three-day visit, the Malaysian defense minister, Datuk Syed Ahmad Albar. During his stay in Albania, the Malaysian minister will be received by his Albanian counterpart, Mr. Safe Zhull, by Prime Minister Meksi, and by the Chief of the General Staff of the Army, General Sheme Kosova.

Many meetings for Serreqi in New York During his stay in New York, the Albanian Foreign Minister, Mr. Alfred Serreqi, met this day with several heads of delegations from other countries and with high-level political figures, who are taking part in the proceedings of the 50th Session of the UN General Assembly. At the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, Mr. Alfred Serreqi, discussing the situation in the former Yugoslavia, he raised the problems of Kosovo and emphasized the views of the Albanian Government that the final solution of the conflict in the region cannot be achieved without solving the problem of Kosovo. The Swedish side supported the idea of deploying monitors in Kosovo and also expressed its government’s support for Albania’s association agreement with the European Union. At the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Israel, Peres, with whom he discussed issues in an open and unbiased manner. Although our priority is European integration, he stressed, we are also members of the UN and we likewise have a priority in increasing cooperation with Syria. In this context we note that there are common things between our countries. In Syria lives an Albanian community that is highly respected and integrated into the life of the country. The two counterparts also discussed the situation in the former Yugoslavia, the peace plan, and the situation in Kosovo, where the key is understanding among all parties. At the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, Minister Serreqi informed his Belgian counterpart about the progress of reforms in Albania and spoke about cooperation between the two countries and within multilateral organizations and forums. Mr. Serreqi, after noting that full integration into Europe and NATO is Albania’s priority, asked for Belgium’s support in achieving this priority. He referred to the possibility of opening negotiations between Albania and the EU for the signing of an association agreement and asked for the support of the Belgian government. Then Minister Serreqi dwelt in particular on the situation in Kosovo. In turn, the Belgian minister thanked Minister Serreqi for his trust, underlining the fact that Belgium is interested in the Kosovo issue and that Albania, the EU, and the region are simply present. At the meeting with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Colombia, the Albanian foreign minister pointed out at the outset that the two countries had just (Continued on page 2)

PS deputy chairman Meta speaks about the Socialist International: “This is an issue about which it is far too early to discuss... Admission to the International will be the result of progress, but more important is that the PS be accepted by the Albanian people” PS wants to teach Albanians again to eat grass, but not to violate the “principles” The democratic world does not a accept us, but the Albanian people do PS deputy chairman Meta speaks about the Socialist International: “This is an issue about which it is far too early to discuss... Admission to the International will be the result of a progress, but more important is that the PS is accepted by the Albanian people” PS wants to teach Albanians again to eat grass, but not to violate the “principles” EDI PALOKA PS deputy chairman Meta has tried to refute “RD” for the fact that the PS is unacceptable and beyond the European left. Asked by “Populli Po” about the fact published in “RD” that D’Alema, secretary of the PDSI, did not agree to meet Dokle, Meta stated: “That is not true... We met the head of foreign relations, Mr. Pierino Fasino”. (as if Fasino were D’Alema’s second surname) But in an interview published also yesterday in Populli Po, when asked whether the PS would be admitted to the Socialist International next spring when the congress is held, the deputy chairman of the PS and head of foreign relations of the PS, Ilir Meta, answered: “This is an issue about which it is far too early to discuss.. Admission to the International will be the result of progress, but more important is that the PS be accepted by the Albanian people” E. Hoxha did nothing more for 50 years; he declared war on the whole world and forced the Albanian people to applaud and cheer for him. But Meta forgets that Albanians are no longer the same as 5 or 10 years ago to applaud a party that even today defends genocide and hopes to bring back into Albanian life the principles that destroyed Albania for 50 years. Albanians cannot accept, as Meta says, a party that is not accepted by the democratic world, since they have seen what isolation means. Or could it be that the leaders of the PS will teach Albanians again to eat grass, but not to violate the principles!

Yesterday, on the inaugural flight of the AIRBUS A320, the air flights of Albanian Airlines began. Present on board the plane were the Minister of Industry, Trade and Transport, Mrs. Suzana Papari, Deputy Minister Haqi, personalities from social and public life, etc. After the inaugural flight, the President of Albanian Airlines Mak, Mr. A.H. Dawod, gave a cocktail reception at Chateau Linza Motel. Besides the Albanian Air- lines group, Mrs Caroline Nemes, Enkela Mezini, Gezim Shanaj, etc., representatives of other airlines as well as other personalities were present. Also present was Deputy Prime Minister Dashamir Shehi, and the U.S. ambassador in Tirana, Mrs Joseph Lake, etc. On this occasion the RD editorial team wishes success to “Albanian Airlines” and to its president Mr. A.H. David

Secret information from Nano in 1991 Press conference of Education Minister Teliti Interview with the head of the PD branch in Peqin Mr. Ali Gripshi

Telegram To the family of Professor Raimond Sharko With deep sorrow I learned of the untimely death of your family member, the distinguished personality of Albanian science, Prof. Raimond Sharko. He was a professor, researcher and organizer who will be remembered for his valuable contribution to the activities of higher education institutions in line with European standards. As Rector of the University of Tirana, he stood out for his determination, calm and unwavering principles for the de-ideologization of the universities and their role in encouraging the exchange of national and contemporary knowledge. Sharing in your deep sorrow, please accept my condolences. SALI BERISHA