DECREE FOR THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COUNCIL Taking into account the serious economic situation of the country created over the last months and the further worsening of the situation because of the lack of security for the food supply, the nation and the family of all people in the republic; the same and the general situation of this conflict, through the development of this policy and its course in stabilizing the state while calculating it in a language completely contrary to the interests of the people and plunging the country into a new civil war; they ask the People’s Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Albania to strengthen all its activity as the highest organ of state power. DECIDED 1. To re-establish the Presidential Council of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania as follows: Chairman Ramiz Alia 1. Ibrahim Basha, merited artist, people’s writer 2. Bashkim Fehmiu, master craftsman, senior scientific associate 3. Kristo Frasheri, member of the Academy of Sciences, doctor professor 4. Pjeter Frasheri, general colonel, chairman of the General Council of the Democratic Front of Albania 5. Nexhmije Hoxha, director of the Institute of Marxist-Leninist Studies attached to the Central Committee of the Party of Labour of Albania 6. Xhevdet Lleshi, chairman of the Trade Unions of Albania 7. Mevlan Shanaj, filmmaker artist [?] 8. Taf Koleci, engineer, deputy chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly. Decree No. 7468 Tirana, 21.2.1991 RAMIZ ALIA SECRETARY OF THE PRESIDIUM OF THE PEOPLE’S SOCIALIST ASSEMBLY OF ALBANIA ESREF YMERI DECREE FOR THE RE-ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS To confront [28] the plundering of the people and the complete destruction of the economy by the government in power; as a result of an unsuitable economic policy and disregard for the interests of the people; under conditions of a real threat to the security of life, food, nation and family, DECIDED: 1. To dismiss from office and appoint the new provisional government: 1. Prime Minister, senior scientific associate 2. Minister of Education 3. General [?] 4. [unreadable text] The Secretary / RAMIZ ALIA

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Alfred Serreqi met yesterday with Switzerland’s Foreign Minister, Flavio Cotti. During the meeting, the parties focused on relations between the two countries and the possibilities for intensifying them in various fields. Mr. Serreqi gave an overview of the political and economic developments in the country, the democratic reforms and Albania’s European integration process. Minister Cotti expressed the Swiss government’s readiness to help Albania in its efforts for economic development and democratic consolidation. [Continues on page 20]

Closing remarks of the PDSH by PDSH deputy chairman Mr. Tomor Dosti at the extraordinary conference Esteemed delegates, a high level of political and organizational understanding and unity, regardless of the divergences or divisions that may have existed during this process, is the essential condition for moving forward. Only by being together can we face the challenges ahead and win the confidence of the electorate. Our conference must send a message of responsibility, seriousness and determination to continue our political path in the service of the country and democracy. We need a strong, organized opposition capable of defending the public interest. [text truncated]

President Sali Berisha took part in the anniversary of Elbasan Normal School Yesterday was the anniversary of the founding of the Normal School, the country’s first teacher-training school, which was commemorated in a festive atmosphere in Elbasan. President Sali Berisha, who took part in this event, praised the historic role of this school in shaping national education and in preparing generations of Albanian teachers. He stressed that the tradition of the Normal School and the intellectual potential of Elbasan make the establishment of a university in this city a natural step. “Elbasan Normal School set out for the University, and we will turn it into a university,” the President said, underlining the institutional commitment in this direction. Teachers, former students and representatives of local government took part in the ceremony. [Continues on page 16]

Speech by PDSH deputy chairman Arben Imami at the extraordinary assembly Representatives of the structures of the Democratic Party gathered in an extraordinary assembly, where deputy chairman Arben Imami stated that the issue of the Constitution has been and remains at the center of their political commitment. “We have had the initiative for the Constitution, we have it and we will keep it,” he declared, stressing that constitutional reform is essential for the consolidation of the rule of law and democratic institutions. In his speech, Imami also touched on the need for political cooperation and on the role of the opposition in the country’s major debates. [Continues on page 2]

The Albanian Minister of Defence held a meeting with his Pakistani counterpart, where cooperation in the military field and the exchange of experience in defense were discussed. The interlocutors valued the friendly relations between the two countries and expressed their readiness to expand institutional contacts. During the meeting, issues of regional security and the possibilities of cooperation in military training were also discussed. [Continues on page 2]

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Sunday’s parliamentary elections confirmed the success of left-wing and centrist coalitions in Estonia. The Coalition and Peasants Party, led by Tiit Vahi, and the Centre Party led by Edgar Savisaar achieved the best results, leaving the right-wing forces behind. The result was interpreted as an expression of the electorate’s social and economic dissatisfaction during the transition period. (Continues on page 2)

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Greeting for 8 March for 8 March To all Albanian women, the editorial staff wishes you a Happy 8 March, the International Women’s Day! Rilindja Demokratike