President Berisha in Tropojë: Has, Kukës and Pukë The Mayor of Tropojë, Gazmend Nazaj, presents the opening of the closing rally of the electoral campaign in the district of Tropojë, PDSH candidate for MP Guxim Dibra, the PBDNJ candidate and the local candidates at the head of the PDSH electoral team at the meeting venue Yesterday at midday, the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, held electoral meetings in Has, Kukës and Pukë with the residents of these districts. At these meetings, he informed them about the PDSH program and its alternative, as well as the achievements of the democratic government during these 4 years, calling on them to vote for the right-wing forces on 26 May so that Albania can move forward even faster on the road to economic development and integration into Europe. At the rally held in the center of Bajram Curri, Berisha said that this day is a special day for me. We have gathered in this square 5 years after the declaration of pluralism and freedom. Five years ago, this district had the cause of freedom at the top of its concerns. Today, with the vote of 22 March, Albania moved to a new system. And with the vote of 26 May, Albanians will decide on the consolidation of democracy and the market and the deepening of democratic reforms. He said that in these years the democratic government has made important investments in the north, especially in Has, Kukës and Tropojë. Roads have been paved, water supply systems reconstructed, schools and health centers opened. He further stressed the need for Albanians not to fall prey to the propaganda of the socialists and communists, who are trying to hinder the country's progress. Berisha said that the left opposition seeks to turn the country back, while the vote of 26 May must be the vote of prosperity. He said that with the support of citizens, the government will continue privatization, the promotion of business, and rapprochement with Europe. In Kukës, the President stressed that the area needs more investment and that the government will support farmers, traders and entrepreneurs. In Has, he focused on improving the lives of residents and the importance of political stability. In Pukë, he called for unity and broad participation in the elections. (according to Voice of America radio) View from the closing rally of the PDSH electoral campaign in Tropojë.

The views of the United States on Albania – according to Voice of America radio The views of the United States on Albania The May 26 elections must consolidate the victory of the last four years - according to Voice of America radio U.S. Secretary of Defense William Cohen yesterday called on the governments of the countries of Western Balkans to help establish peace in Bosnia, urging the region's leaders not to allow the outbreak of new ethnic conflicts. In a speech at the National Defense University in Washington, the American secretary said that peace in Europe is not guaranteed and that the leaders of the Balkans and Europe must continue their efforts to avoid conflicts. Referring to Albania, Mr. Cohen said that our country is on the right path toward democratization and a market economy. He praised the March 22 elections as an important step and said that the May 26 elections must consolidate this victory. He also said that the United States expects the electoral process to be free and fair. In another comment, Voice of America underlines that Albania has made progress in consolidating democratic institutions and that the continuation of reforms remains important for the country's stability.

- Interview with the EU ambassador, Mr. Germino André, TV-5ë The signing of the stabilization and association agreement between the EU and Albania is expected to take place in Brussels on June 18. This was announced by the European Commission ambassador in Tirana, Ugo [?], in an interview with TV-5ë. According to him, the agreement will create new opportunities for Albania's economic and political rapprochement with European institutions. He stressed that political stability and the continuation of reforms are an important condition for the process to move forward. He further praised relations between Albania and the EU as good and developing.

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