President Berisha’s visit to Germany concluded The Prime Minister of Bavaria, Dr. Edmund Stoiber: The establishment of relations between Germany and Albania was a very important step that marked Albania’s entry into Europe. You have undertaken an extremely difficult and very important task, the democratization and construction of a market economy, bearing in mind the great damage caused by communism. I take this opportunity to express my deep respect for the mission you have undertaken and I congratulate you on your achievements. I assure you that Albania, on its path, finds its ally in Bavaria President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, appeared yesterday as a guest on Bavarian television, where he answered questions related to bilateral relations, their prospects and the Kosovo problem. On the question that opened the conversation with Bavaria, President Berisha replied that the very good political relations are matched by increasing and comprehensive cooperation, especially with the Germans, because Albania offers many opportunities for profit. There is macroeconomic stability, favorable laws and, above all, Albanians feel friendship toward the Bavarians. Asked how he foresees the upcoming elections, President Berisha replied by emphasizing that Albanians look to the West and not to the East. Connections with the East were tested by Albanians in a tragic way for 50 years. As for the other question, what he expected for Kosovo after the Dayton Agreement, Berisha replied: I am convinced that very soon Kosovo will come to the negotiating table. The International Community must have drawn lessons from the tragedy of Bosnia. From my earlier meetings with President Clinton and more recently with Chancellor Kohl and other high-ranking German personalities, they expressed concern themselves, but also commitment to finding acceptable solutions. Also yesterday President Berisha had a working breakfast with representatives of SIEMENS. They discussed investments in Albania, issues of the airport and telecommunications. President Berisha once again praised German investments and stressed the facilities that the Albanian state has created for foreign investors. Later, President Berisha had a working meeting with the minister of state for the economy in Bavaria, Otto Visol, in which more than 20 representatives of various Bavarian firms took part, some of which are present in Albania. After that, Berisha and Visol had a meeting with representatives of the German media on economic problems and with Albanian journalists. Minister Visol said that Albania has made great progress, recognized by everyone, but it faces many difficulties, like any country going through the transition period. Bavarian firms, he said, are interested in infrastructure, telecoms, tourism, banks and other sectors. Afterwards, President Berisha was received by the Prime Minister of Bavaria, Dr. Edmund Stoiber, who emphasized in his speech that the establishment of relations between Germany and Albania was a very important step that marked the beginning of Albania’s entry into Europe. You have undertaken an extremely difficult and very important task, democratization and the construction of a market economy, bearing in mind the great damage that communism caused you. I take the opportunity to express my deep respect for the mission you have undertaken and congratulate you on your achievements. I assure you that Albania, on its path, finds its ally in Bavaria. Later, President Berisha once again praised the great man of Bavaria and the German nation as well as the distinguished friend of the Albanians, Franz Josef Strauss. He expressed his gratitude to the Christian Democratic Union, for the support it has given to the anti-communist opposition, the Democratic Party, from the very first days and afterwards. On the path toward democratization and a market economy, as well as integration into Europe, stressed the head of state, and for a just solution to the Kosovo problem. On his part, President Berisha once again praised the great man of Bavaria and the German nation as well as the distinguished friend of the Albanians, Franz Josef Strauss. He expressed his gratitude to the Christian Democratic Union, for the support it has given to the anti-communist opposition, the Democratic Party, from the very first days and afterwards. On the path toward democratization and a market economy, as well as integration into Europe, stressed the head of state, and for a just solution to the Kosovo problem.

Gjinushi does not deny that he was in R. Alia’s WC, but shamelessly attacks "RD" "Rilindja Demokratike" is the newspaper of free speech, Mr. Gjinushi Gjinushi does not deny that he was in R. Alia’s WC, but shamelessly attacks "RD"

Letter from the diaspora The anti-genocide law has great justice, great humanity

This is also confirmed by the "Bulletin of the National Liberation War" 28 November is the day of Albania’s liberation This is also confirmed by the "Bulletin of the National Liberation War"

After the declarations of the German Social Democrats After the declarations of the German Social Democrats Hope for the left in Albania

Islami, the "concerned one" by President Berisha’s visit to Germany Nostalgia for the Albania of bunkers Islami, the "concerned one" by President Berisha’s visit to Germany

Poland remembers the victims of communism p. 3

German press on President Sali Berisha’s visit to Germany According to Deutsche Welle radio On the third day after the press conference held in Bonn, the newspaper Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung and several others published informative articles about the Albanian president’s visit to Germany. In the interview given to the German magazine Fokus, the Albanian President, speaking about Albania’s integration into the European Union, states, among other things: we have made great progress, but we still have a long road ahead of us toward the European Union. Asked what a possible solution to the Kosovo issue would be, Mr. Berisha answers: that the Kosovo Albanians should begin negotiations with the Serbs, which should take place in the presence of third parties. ANOTHER FINANCIAL OPERATION FOR TIRANA, in this issue the newspaper HANDER PLAT, which deals mainly with economic problems, devoted an article today to the visit of the Albanian president Sali Berisha in Germany. Among other things, this newspaper stresses: IN THE MEETING WITH PRESIDENT BERISHA, FEDERAL CHAN- CELLOR HELMUT KOHL APPRECIATED ALBANIA’S EFFORTS FOR DEMOCRATIC REFORMS AND THE MARKET ECONOMY. THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT WILL SUPPORT THE REFORM COURSE IN THE FUTURE AS WELL. ALBANIA SEEKS CLOSER TIES WITH THE EUROPEAN UNION AND NATO. AS FEDERAL PRESIDENT ROMAN HERZOG AND CHANCELLOR KOHL REQUESTED, A JUST POLITICAL SOLUTION FOR THE KOSOVO QUESTION. KOHL PROMISED THAT HE WOULD ENGAGE FOR KOSOVO AUTONOMY. President Berisha, at the chamber of commerce and industry in Bonn, pointed out that German investors showed great interest.

25 million ECU and 5 million dollars for Albania New agreements for Albania with the EU and the USA 25 million ECU and 5 million dollars for Albania Today a new agreement between Albania and the EU on the Cross Border program will be signed in Tirana. The agreement provides for EU assistance of 25 million ECU for Albania. Also today, at the Ministry of Industry and Transport and Trade, Ms. Suzana Panariti and the US ambassador, Mr. Joseph Lake, will sign the “Assistance Agreement of the R. of Albania and the Government of the USA for the supply of agricultural goods for the Food for Progress Act”. This agreement is an aid program from the American government for our country worth 5 million USD and will be disbursed in the first months of next year.

The Germans support an Albania according to the Germans, which does not need to be changed into an Albania according to the French, the English, the Italians or the Americans, but one that is a completely different Albania from the one that existed, and also a different Albania from the one that arises from the Albanian socialist model The Germans support an Albania according to the Germans, which does not need to be changed into an Albania according to the French, the English, the Italians or the Americans, but one that is a completely different Albania from the one that existed, and also a different Albania from the one that arises from the Albanian socialist model Albania is not an overblown danger within an electoral campaign, but a strict stance of advanced capitalist countries not to bring communism into a country that spiritually feels distant from the East. The West removes worse the line[?] toward the Albanian middle, by excluding in parallel the analogies removed between the political spectrum in the West and that in the East. In Albanian words and practically, but also from the protocol point of view, it is an assessment of the Albanian communists, who were also the harshest communists in Europe. During President Berisha’s meetings in Germany, all the high-ranking German personalities expressed themselves in favor of an Albania that will continue to be led by democratic forces. This is the clear signal that has come so far in Albanian politics, which claims to follow Western experience in governing a country. If this signal will be converted into direct help for a political side will be understood only if there is a need. This statement by the Germans who lead Germany is advice to all Albanians and all political forces. It is advice for the left and advice for the right. For the first, it is an invitation to renewal, while for the second it is a responsibility before Albania and Europe that is ready to cry out (Continued on page 3)

Minutes of the Political Bureau meeting of the Central Committee of the PPSH, dated 2 and 3 July 1974 From the fund of PS heritage The Balluku file Minutes of the Political Bureau meeting of the Central Committee of the PPSH, dated 2 and 3 July 1974 p. 7

Dritero Agolli on the origin and international ties of the PPSH: Dritero Agolli on the origin and international ties of the PPSH: "It is understood that ties cannot immediately be established closely with a party like ours that comes from another party such as the Party of Labour". "I am convinced that if PS and PSD had reached an agreement before linking[?] with Craxi’s party, today we would have good relations with the PDS in Italy. It was our mistake that we found Craxi". Dita Informacion 21 December '95