Let us win together The Presidency responds to the complaint of the Socialist Party regarding the implementation by the Minister of Finance of the legal provision on state financing of the election campaign of political parties The elections of 26 October are the most important political event for any people. Especially for the Albanians of Kosovo, these elections will matter not only for the election of a parliament or representatives in the councils of municipalities and communes, but for the establishment of state power, for the consolidation of economic and democratic reforms, for the rule of law and the fight against crime and corruption. The smooth running and success of these elections is first and foremost in the most vital and long-term interests of Albania. To achieve this objective, a number of tasks stemming from the political programme and strategy of the democratic government must be fulfilled. Their implementation requires an atmosphere of calm, understanding, tolerance and democratic maturity, so that the right of every political party to present its alternatives to the electorate is as complete, impartial and effective as possible. Within this framework, the regulation and discipline of state electoral financing takes on special importance as a guarantee of respect for the principle of equality among electoral subjects and as a means of avoiding the arbitrary use of public resources. This issue has been the subject of political and legal debate concerning the implementation of the relevant provisions by the Ministry of Finance. In continuation of this, the Presidency has replied to the complaint of the Socialist Party, clarifying the interpretation of the legal provisions related to state financing of the election campaign. The full text of this position follows in the lower columns of the page. [internal text partly illegible in the image, central columns are not fully readable] FACE 2

Minister Shehu in the USA Minister Shehu said that with the latest parliamentary elections, the Albanian people put an end once and for all to the rule of former communism in Albania. The minister said that the Albanian delegation is holding talks with senior American officials and that both sides are committed FACE 3

- Client of the Albanian delegation that took part in EDU's latest meeting ARENCO: "If I am not here as an inspector, but for the local elections taking place in Albania, then the success [...] democratic interest". FACE 2 democratic."

Interview with the candidate for Mayor of Elbasan, Mr. Engjëll Dauti Interview with the candidate for Mayor of Elbasan, Mr. Engjëll Dauti Democracy is not built with symbols and names, but with institutions 20 October for the Socialist Party is not the date of the local elections but the date of the 6 January elections L 4 0 3 FACE 4

- Important talks are expected with President Berisha, Prime Minister Meksi and Minister of Defence Zhulali - Important talks are expected with President Berisha, Prime Minister Meksi and Minister of Defence Zhulali

On the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania, together with PDSH, the Union for Human Rights and Freedoms, and the Republican Party, the Secretary General of the Balli Kombëtar Demokrat Party, Mr. Sabri Godo, took part in a reception given on this occasion by the Greek ambassador in our country, Mr. Vasilios M. Koundourou. At the reception given on this occasion, Mr. Sabri Godo greeted religious and social figures from the neighboring country. He conveyed to Archbishop Mr. Anastas Janullatos the greetings of the BKD Party for the strengthening and flourishing of the Albanian Orthodox Church. In a conversation with the Greek ambassador Mr. Vasilios M. Koundourou, the chairman of the BKD Party appreciated the fact that Greece is following the electoral process in Albania with objectivity and cool-headedness. Finally, a possible official and public meeting between the BKD chairman and the Greek ambassador was also discussed on issues of bilateral interest in the political, economic and cultural spheres, and especially in the historical one. ATA SANIA