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ZP: “... June 29 may also be the day of a big question mark over the whole future of Albania.” (ZP, 6 June ’95) This is a quotation taken from the 50-year-old daily of the “renewed” PPSH, now the PS, “Zëri i Popullit.” Who is being accused of this responsibility? How truthful is the conclusion reached by “ZP”? To clarify the questions above, let us continue with ZP’s “reasoning.” According to it, our foreign policy has lacked priorities. Did Zjaneli, Meta, Nano or Pellumbi reach this conclusion? ZP’s second observation goes further: “... our officials are showing that they are afraid of joining Europe.” Let us refer to the reality of these three years of PD governance to answer the conclusions of the ZP people. The foreign policy of the Albanian state, as in other areas, has been based on the PDSH program. The PD election program defines the country’s opening up, the establishment of friendly relations, its European orientation, securing support for reform, and the internationalization of the Albanian question as objectives. The PD places at the heart of its decisions the country’s transition to democracy and a market economy, through the promotion and political and economic support of the international community, as well as the internationalization of the Albanian question. “We are in favor of accelerating Albania’s progress in the process of European integration.” Thus, the priorities of our foreign policy were published in the PDSH program, approved and voted for by the democratic majority of Albanians, and successfully implemented over the past three years. Albania is open; the country emerged from oblivion and profound isolation, overcoming the consequences of half a century of isolation. Albania exchanged visits and meetings at the highest political levels, signed treaties of friendship and declarations of cooperation, agreements on economic, industrial and technical cooperation, agreements on the protection and promotion of investments, agreements to eliminate double taxation, military or cooperation agreements, cooperation protocols, agreements in the field of transport, cultural cooperation agreements, etc. Albania has secured assistance and support for reform and democratic processes from international institutions, the EU, its member states, the USA, etc. It has acceded to dozens of international conventions and established diplomatic relations with its European counterparts, with the determination to join NATO. The achievements in developing democracy and reforms in Albania, and in its diplomacy, include the establishment of the CoE “Task Force” mission in Tirana, CoE assistance to Albania in several areas, and, finally, the unanimous vote in the CoE Political Committee to admit Albania to the CoE and its recommendation to the CoE Parliamentary Assembly to: - invite Albania to join as a member of the CoE, - grant Albania four seats in the European Parliament. Albania, therefore, has met the “challenges” entailed by its admission to the Council of Europe. The CoE’s conditions—the approval of the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure—have been met. The other “conditions” are inventions and wishful thinking on the part of opposition leaders, whose decisions against joining the CoE have astonished Europe. “ZP,” true to its tradition, is playing a dirty and petty game. It lists “flagrant violations of citizens’ fundamental freedoms and rights”; it even goes beyond all bounds and reason by describing the current situation in Albania as identical to that of five years ago. It does not forget to recall that “Europe granted political asylum to thousands of Albanians who were persecuted by the dictatorship.” Only a filthy rag could make such comparisons and insinuations, which insult not only the Albanians who are reminded of the dictatorship by their flight, but also the Albanian people, who today work and believe in democracy and the market economy. First, such an accusation comes from those who were part of the same people 50 years ago. Albanians fled your communist dictatorship, from Alia and the bloc members, from its apologists—M-L, Nano, Pellumbi, Kurteza, Zanaj—and from the criminal state security service and its people, Ruci and his associates, from those who today lead the Socialist Party. Second, the Albanians who left did so because of the development of democracy and reforms in Albania. In this context, he praised the invaluable assistance of the friendly country of Italy to Albania in overcoming the difficulties faced by a country in transition, and emphasized that the relations and comprehensive, fruitful cooperation between our two friendly countries are developing steadily and have a very bright future. Thanking friendly Italy for the support it continues to give Albania, Mr. Berisha said that, in the development of democracy and reforms in Albania and in its diplomacy, the achievements had included Assembly to: region and the world. The result of this policy is the securing of the highest per-capita economic assistance in Eastern Europe for the development of reforms. Official Albania is not afraid of “joining Europe.” The PD program states that “the PD aims for the country’s integration into the EU and Albania’s admission as a member of the Council of Europe.” In connection with Albania’s accession to the CoE, Albania has been visited by the President of the CoE Parliamentary Assembly, Martines, and the CoE Secretary General, Tarchis, as well as delegations from CoE committees. President of the Republic Berisha and Foreign Minister Serreqi have been to Strasbourg, where they declared Albania’s desire and determination to join the CoE. The results of the development of democracy and reforms in Albania, and of its diplomacy, have been unanimous vote of the CoE Political Committee in favor of Albania’s admission to the CoE and its recommendation to the Parliamentary Assembly. In your ZP, you state: “since the request for Albania’s admission to the CoE was added in December ’92, our officials have not stopped claiming that the opposition is obstructing this admission.” Why don’t you explain who submitted this request for Albania’s admission to the CoE, who obstructed it, and that the victory of democracy is greatly valued, as shown by the visit of Gusenbauer and his delegation? Do not keep reminding us of your deeds under the dictatorship, because we will remember that you have many sins to atone for and endless debts to justice. As for listing today’s “violations,” the purpose is clear. Once again, you are trying, through deception, to obstruct the process of Albania’s accession to the CoE, even if only a little, and to delay it. But the “language of deception” has failed. by the visit of Gusenbauer and his delegation?

-President Berisha receives the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Social Affairs, Health and Family of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, Messrs Gusenbauer and Rethborn President Berisha emphasized that for the past three years Albania has been committed to building the rule of law and a market economy, as well as to its integration into Europe. Although Albania is still the poorest country in Europe, it has the most dynamic indicators of economic development and a private sector that is continually creating jobs. Pleased with Albania’s cooperation with the Council of Europe and European institutions, President Berisha said that Albania’s future is Europe. Mr. Gusenbauer, who had visited Albania two years earlier, said that he admired the rapid changes and appreciated the achievements. “Our visit,” he said, appreciation of Albania, which it is convinced will be one of its members by the end of June. This marks Albania’s integration into Europe’s political system. We are also interested in the start of negotiations on an association agreement between Albania and the European Union.” President Berisha receives deputies of the “National Alliance”

- The political thug who curses the press with legal articles A few days ago, “RD” reminded Gjinushi of his collaboration with the state security service, and we continue to stand by our demand that he face a confrontation, including before the courts. Of course, this fact stung the firmly installed chairman of the PSD badly. But these are his final flounderings. Your agony is painful, Mr. Gjinushi. In these circumstances, the firmly installed chairman of the PSD is forced to react, and the most normal response in this case would be to meet “RD”’s demand: to confront the facts in “RD”’s possession with whatever Gjinushi might have to say (since he stoops to cursing like a thug, even citing legal articles). But no, Gjinushi cannot choose this path, which would quickly bring the truth to light. He needs a path that would create as much confusion as possible and keep the truth hidden—the truth that “RD” has stated publicly. The Constitutional Court, knowing full well that it does not deal with these matters, so why does he take these actions? Why doesn’t he go to the courts that deal with these matters? Everyone understands that these actions are aimed solely at making noise and creating a fog around Gjinushi without clarifying anything. Gjinushi talks about the active files, which do not need a law to be passed before they can be opened. Gjinushi forgets the witnesses, who do not have to wait for the files to be opened before speaking. His recent actions as a thug and his statements about Milloshevic, which he now vainly tries to disown by presenting them as inventions of the press, show that he is in his final flounderings. The fact that he responds to “RD”’s truths with his vigilance is merely a pathetic attempt to escape responsibility. Gjinushi should know that it was not “RD” that falsely accused him. It was not “RD” that brought Gjinushi to the shameful PPSH rally in July ’90. It was not “RD” that brought Gjinushi out onto the windowsills against the students. Mr. Gusenbauer, who hated Gjinushi (to the point of swearing at him like a street thug, even invoking his mother). But no, Gjinushi could not take this route, which would have quickly brought the truth to light. He needed a route the truth from coming out—the truth that “RD” has publicly acknowledged. Gjinushi decided to level baseless accusations, entirely absurd accusations, and referred the matter to the Constitutional Court for review. These actions, immediately amplified by Gjinushi’s allies, are empty gestures that create the artificial noise Gjinushi wants, but in any case they can deceive only the naïve. Gjinushi seeks to have the case pursued in court, but also ... [unclear] responsible [unclear] “RD” that falsely held him responsible. PPSH rally in [the] summer of ’90. It was not “RD” that brought Gjinushi out in December against the students. It was not “RD” that put you in Ruci’s service after you destroyed the PSD. It was not “RD” that made you write like a street thug. It was not “RD” that made you a conduit for far-left ideas. You did all these things with your tarnished conscience, and that is why we stand by our words, Mr. Gjinushi.

President Berisha received yesterday

President Berisha yesterday received deputies of the “National Alliance,” Mr. Xhuzepe Tatarala, chairman of this party’s parliamentary group, and Mr. Mirko Pierantonio Tremalia, chairman of the Foreign Policy Committee in the Italian Parliament. President Berisha gave a brief overview of the progress of reforms and the achievements made in Albania. In this context, he praised the valuable stressed that relations and the comprehensive and fruitful cooperation between our two friendly countries are developing progressively its continued support to Albania, Mr. Berisha said that he greatly appreciated the Italian government’s consideration of the request to admit seasonal emigrants. Messrs. Tatarala and Tremalia, praising the visible and major achievements in the field of reforms, said that Albania is winning not only the esteem and support of Italy, but also that of the international community, because it deserves respect as the country most committed to democratic reforms and stability in a troubled region. They assured President Berisha that, in their official capacities, they would promote and expedite procedures for various agreements and treaties between our two countries. Press and Information Office attached to the President

The chairman of the PDSH parliamentary group, Mr. Ali Spahia, met with parliamentarians from the National Alliance Party at the Parliament’s presidium. Relations between the two parties and the two countries were at the center of the discussion. “RD” correspondent

The exchange of parliamentary experience between the two countries to strengthen friendship and comprehensive cooperation, as well as an analysis of the dramatic situation in the wider Balkan region, were at the center of yesterday’s meeting between Tomor Malasi, deputy chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly, and representatives of the National Alliance Party, Italian deputies Xhuzepe Tatarala and Mirko Pierantonio Tremalia.

As the spokesperson for State Secretary Kosovarsti reports, the latter, in the presence of the respective prefects and representatives of the political entities elected to the Skrapar and Fier district councils, announced President Berisha’s decree dismissing the chairmen of the Fier and Skrapar district councils. As the prefects notify the local authorities of these dismissals, in accordance with the law the district councils will be led by the deputy chairmen until a new chairman is elected. As readers have also been informed, the former chairmen of the above-mentioned districts engaged in corrupt activities or abuse of office, identified and reported by the SHKSH body. Their dismissal follows the recent dismissal of the chairmen of the Elbasan and Devoll district councils. This act once again demonstrates the Albanian state’s maximum commitment to the fight against corruption and its determination to bring to justice anyone who abuses and violates the laws that have been adopted. “RD” CORRESPONDENT

Announcement by the Spokesperson of the Council of Ministers Illegal constructions must be demolished Announcement by the Spokesperson of the Council of Ministers Mandatory relocation of the villages of Zall - Mner, Bulçet, Bruz, Zall and Rrace is required Illegal constructions must be demolished Work on completing the Bovilla reservoir is nearing completion, but for this facility to be put into operation, the villages of Zall-Mner, Bulçet, Bruz, Zall and Rrace must be relocated. For this purpose, by its decision No. 85, dated 2.3.1994, the Council of Ministers established a series of measures to be taken to put this facility into service, and designated an area of 200 ha in the Bathore area, about 1,500 meters from the Tirana - Fushë Krujë national road. The number of families to be transferred to this area is 382, but today this construction site is heavily occupied by around 90 illegal buildings. The Tirana District Territorial Adjustment Council, meeting on 29.05.1995, in implementation of the above-mentioned decision of the Council of Ministers, decided to demolish these 90 illegal buildings, which were preventing construction work from beginning on homes for the villagers who are to be relocated. In implementation of the decisions of the Council of Ministers and the Tirana District Territorial Adjustment Council, all families have been warned to demolish the illegal constructions voluntarily. On 8.06.1995, the local authorities, in cooperation with the construction police and the regular police, will enforce the decisions of the Territorial Adjustment Council against those families that have not voluntarily demolished their illegal constructions.

As reported by the Press and Information Office of the People’s Assembly, the Chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly, Pjeter Arbnori, visited the city of San-Peterburg at the invitation of the Russian authorities, before the start of the fifth session of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Economic Union of the Black Sea countries. On June 2, the Department of Albanian Language at the State University of Peterburg, in cooperation with the Embassy of Albania in the Russian Federation, organized a scientific conference in memory of the distinguished linguist and Albanologist, Prof. Agnia Desnickaja. Mr. Arbnori, after telling those present about his unforgettable personal memories of Desnickaja through Prof. Eqerem Çabej, stressed that the work of (Continued on page 2)

Mr. Vasil Shuke, a former political prisoner, initiator of the democratic movement, activist and member of the PDSH forums in Kucove, was murdered yesterday in Kucove by a criminal hand. A swift operation by the police forces made it possible to apprehend the criminal. On this occasion, the Presidium of the PDSH expresses its condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased, shares in their profound grief, and calls for the strict application of the law against the perpetrators of this criminal act. The Presidium of the PDSH