The EU supports President Berisha’s efforts to resolve the crisis The Council of Europe presents a resolution for Albania At a meeting between President Berisha and the Foreign Minister of Europe and of the European Union, Mr. Hans van Mierlo, ways and means for Albania to emerge from the crisis were discussed. President Berisha presented the situation in Albania and the measures taken by the government, in which the decisions for restoring order and public order in the country were set out. President Berisha also appreciated the efforts that the governments and countries of the European Union are making for Albania. “As for the statement by the representative staff of the European Union to leave it to the Albanian mission of the government and the opposition coalition to draft the resolution of the Council of Europe for Albania, Mr. Van Mierlo said that Albania must make its democratic choice by proceeding in a constitutional way. Mr. Van Mierlo expressed the opinion that a technical or coalition government, whether with elements from the government or the opposition, would be a pragmatic solution and that the understanding of Albanians would also be necessary for resolving the crisis.” Albania must use all means under international law to establish order The declaration of a state of emergency was unavoidable “The Socialist Party must return to parliament and put an end to the boycott After the end of the amnesty, support for establishing constitutional order in Albania is necessary” page 3

The IMF Director General, “The mission of Hans Van Mierlo, current chairman of the EU, received support from abroad and from within the country and is able to prepare a broad parliament—also a way to provide humanitarian aid if the need arises” page 3

Conference: Albania by Mr. Hans Van Mierlo, current chairman of the EU The opposition should, out of respect for parliament, participate in the proceedings and help rebuild humanitarian aid if necessary page 3

The Council of Europe supports the continuation of democratic reforms in Albania - The Chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly, Pjetër Arbnori, received yesterday the delegation of the Ad hoc Committee of the delegation of the Council of Europe, headed by the Austrian Parliament member, Dr. Andreas Khol. The Austrian, French and English parliamentarians had come to Albania in the framework of the mission of the Austrian group of Europe. Mr. Andreas Khol said that “our mission came with the main aim of listening to the views of the democratic parties on overcoming the current crisis. We believe that the right path is the continuation of democratic reforms.” “The Socialist Party must return to parliament and resume its work and put an end to the boycott. After the end of the amnesty, support is necessary for establishing constitutional order in Albania” page 3

Vienna press statement On the state of emergency in Albania We welcome the dialogue initiated by President Berisha All political groups must condemn acts of violence in southern Albania, while these should continue even after the amnesty hours of 16 March. The United States welcomes the agreement reached between President Berisha and the opposition political parties in Albania All political groups must condemn acts of violence in southern Albania, while these should continue even after the amnesty hours of 16 March. page 6

“Aid for Albania must continue” The desire to organize a joint European support and the willingness for the services provided so far to continue and be expanded. In implementation of Resolution 1101 of the Council of Europe, a multilateral group of European countries was created to monitor its cooperation with Albania . He says this in an interview with the Austrian daily “Die Presse” after returning from yesterday’s meeting of the group of European countries with Albania. He expresses his conviction that the support of Western parties, including the initiative and mediation of the OSCE and of European governments, can help the country overcome its present difficulties. Vranitzky expressed his belief that this group would be ready to stay and work in Albania until the country overcomes the crisis and creates a prospect for stability, peace and the reconstruction of the economy.