Greetings: Basha vene regjenti e drejte te qeverise [illegible text?] per shkeljen dhe spekullimin e ligjshmerise per Zhvillimin ne Europen Juglindore. Sali Berisha in Tirana on Monday [illegible text?] Head of the Albanian state. Accompanied by other personalities, he held meetings with senior American representatives. [illegible text?] for the 5th anniversary in the region

Dr. Besnik Mustafaj, responsible for implementing economic reform, U.S. authorities [illegible text?] Sali Berisha decreed yesterday [illegible text?] to this post Mrs. Suzana Panariti. She had been in [illegible text?] and completed her studies at the University of Tirana, Faculty of Economics, planning department. She has worked in various enterprises. [illegible text?] From 1986 until the beginning of 1994 she was a lecturer and later head of department at the "Aleksander Xhuvani" University in Elbasan. In January 1995 she was appointed Deputy Minister of Industry-Transport and Trade.

"There is a mutual determination to develop and consolidate a close and friendly cooperation" U.S. President Clinton: "I support and encourage your efforts to move forward on the path of democracy and a market economy" To Mr. Sali Berisha, President of the Republic of Albania, Tirana. Dear Mr. President! I am grateful for your message of congratulations on the occasion of the United States Independence Day. The United States and I greatly appreciate the extraordinary, encouraging and historically significant changes that your country has made in recent years as a result of your leadership’s commitment and vision. I hope that these dramatic advances toward building a free and democratic society and a market economy will continue. I support and encourage your efforts to move forward on the path of democracy and a market economy. The American people join my wishes for the success and prosperity of Albania in the future. Bill Clinton [illegible text?] According to diplomatic reports, the U.S. President’s message was conveyed to President Berisha at the end of July. Another message from President Clinton to President Berisha on the occasion of the 26 May 1996 elections[?] also speaks to the American President’s assessment of developments in Albania. "On the eve of the 26 May elections, I wish to extend my warmest congratulations. Free and fair elections are a cornerstone of a democratic society. I am pleased that your administration has taken important steps to ensure an open and fair electoral process. The United States will continue to support Albania’s efforts on the path of democratic and economic reforms."

NDERREK CINI 1991 and on the radio in tragic times I could experience it with the people After a year, in 1992, it continued [illegible text?] in Albania, such a thing [illegible text?] the balance that they have [illegible text?] It seems like a [illegible text?] in the position of people. [illegible text?] Albania has [illegible text?]

The Socialist Party — a party of failures EDI PALOKA The popular curiosity of the north raised the question of why they postponed the congress. The real reason for postponing the Socialist Party congress should be sought in the serious situation that party is going through. For more than a year it has been in open conflict between the wing led by Nano and the one identified with the Socialist parliamentary group. At the center of the debate in Socialist Party forums have been the problems of organization, the party’s relations with the parliamentary group, and its documents. [partly illegible text] It is clear that there is a lack of a political line. After the defeat in the local elections and the decline of its influence in public opinion, its leaders chose to postpone the congress. This shows not only an organizational crisis but also political uncertainty.

Prime Minister Mitsi, Priest, Greek Minister of Justice Pepons Minister Aleksandros Makris of the southern government [illegible text?] The conference review for [illegible text?] for [illegible text?] The closing speeches for [illegible text?] Water and [illegible text?] Hope, the basis for strengthening relations between states

The American ambassador to Albania, Mr. [name illegible?], signed an aid agreement yesterday in Tirana with representatives of the Ministry. The agreement provides for dollar funding for infrastructure and transport projects. The meeting assessed the close Albanian-American cooperation.

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Commander-in-chief of the U.S. ground forces in Europe

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