Berisha-Demirel telephone conversation The President’s spokesperson, Salih Sadir, said last night that the President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, and his Turkish counterpart, Sulejman Demirel, spoke by telephone on 21 March 1997. In this telephone conversation, President Demirel expressed his condolences to President Berisha for the loss of human life in the recent unrest in Albania. President Demirel stated that the Turkish government is ready to help Albania in all fields to restore stability and public order in the country. President Berisha, for his part, told President Demirel that the situation is calming down and is coming under control. The two presidents then discussed an intensification of relations between the two countries and our peoples. President Berisha thanked the Turkish President for the contribution being made by the Turkish forces assigned to the peacekeeping mission in Bosnia in helping the Albanian population of Sarajevo, who have been in Albania for a long time. President Demirel stated that the Turkish government and people have always followed Albania’s development and that of its people with affection and are ready to help in moments like these. Through President Berisha, he conveyed to the Albanian people his wish that they overcome the difficult situation. Presidents Berisha and Demirel at the Gjirokastra meeting

To preserve national sovereignty and independence, with heart and soul we wholeheartedly and in solidarity endorse the statement by the President of the Republic of Kosovo, Adem Jashari[?], made on 21 of this month to the press, in which he welcomes the decision of the contact group in support of Albania’s independence and its state and territorial integrity. The supreme demand of our people is to firmly defend the inviolability of the borders and of the territorial integrity of the Albanian state. We are following with deep concern the grave and bloody events in Albania, which are being exploited by various malicious and anti-Albanian circles to further their own ends. They seek the destruction of Albania’s independence and territorial integrity, and the disappearance of the Albanian nation from its ethnic lands. Therefore, the intellectuals and creators of Kosovo firmly reject all ideas and theories of dividing and dismembering Albania and call for the preservation of its inviolability. To this end, we call on the international community and democratic forces in Europe and the world to help stabilize the situation in Albania as quickly as possible, while respecting its sovereignty. Signed by representatives of Albanian cultural and scientific life in Kosovo

President Berisha received the German ambassador President Sali Berisha met yesterday with the ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tirana, Mr. Hanssjoerg Haber, who expressed his country’s support for a political solution to the crisis in Albania. The meeting discussed the need to restore calm, order, and the normal functioning of state institutions. The German ambassador stressed the importance of cooperation among Albanian political forces to overcome the situation and avoid an escalation of violence. President Berisha praised Germany’s position and said he was determined to continue efforts aimed at stabilizing the country.

President Berisha received the French Ambassador The President of the Republic, Sali Berisha, held a meeting yesterday with the French ambassador, who expressed his country’s support for the efforts of Albanian institutions to overcome the crisis. The meeting discussed the political situation in the country and the need for cooperation among all political forces. The French ambassador stressed that France supports the government of national reconciliation and the President’s efforts to restore order and public calm.

News confirmed in the Greek press. The Albanian parliament still fails to elect a government. Bashkim Fino was appointed in the afternoon (page 6) His visit program includes meetings and discussions with the head of the presidency, with the President of the Republic, with the leadership of the Democratic Union, Sali Berisha, the Prime Minister of the Republic, Sali Berisha, the leadership of the Democratic Party and the Republicans, Sali Berisha. Greek Prime Minister Simitis said that his government had not asked for Berisha’s removal from the presidency of Albania and that such reports were fabricated in certain sections of the press. He added that Greece supports stability in Albania and a political solution by consensus.

The Chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly, Mr. Pjetër Arbnori, received the U.S. Ambassador, Mrs. Mariza Lino, at the presidium Yesterday evening at the headquarters of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly, Mr. Pjetër Arbnori received the U.S. Ambassador, Mrs. Mariza Lino. The meeting focused on the need for all political forces to participate in parliament and on the necessity of political dialogue as the best way to overcome the current crisis. The interlocutors emphasized the importance of preserving the institutions and of a constitutional solution. Preparations for the upcoming parliamentary sessions were also discussed.

The President of the PPDSh, Arbër Xhaferi, sent to the President of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Sali Berisha “With deep concern we are following the events that are unfolding without any political discipline and in a climate of complete confusion. Consensus and democracy will not, for a period, have the language of reason, but the blind force of madness. The Albanian community in Macedonia cannot be indifferent to developments in Albania, because it experiences them both spiritually and historically. We are sadly observing that part of the political forces are failing to act responsibly in these critical moments. We are convinced that only a political solution and a return of the institutions can bring the country out of this situation.”

Telegram i kryetarit të PPDSSH-së, Arbër Xhaferi, dërguar kryeministrit të Republikës së Shqipërisë, z. Bashkim Fino (faqe 2) “Me shqetësim të thellë po i ndjekim zhvillimet dhe ngjarjet që po ndodhin në Shqipëri. Për shkak të tyre po krijohet një klimë e cila mund të dëmtojë rëndë jo vetëm rendin dhe qetësinë, por edhe tërësinë territoriale dhe sovranitetin e shtetit shqiptar. Shoqëria shqiptare në Maqedoni nuk mund të qëndrojë indiferente. Në këto çaste kritike, ne apelojmë për unitet politik dhe për mbrojtjen me çdo kusht të integritetit të Shqipërisë.”

Intervistë me z. Ali Spahia “mirëpritën” PD Përgjegjësia jonë e madhe sot është Shqipëria (faqe 3) Kombe[tare?] Përgjegjësia e deputetëve socialistë në mbledhjen e parlamentit ne socialisë dhe në socialisë e parlamentit sot janë të pashmangshme të shërbejnë frymës së pajtimit kombëtar

Telegram from the president of the PPDSSH, Arbër Xhaferi, sent to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania, Mr. Bashkim Fino (page 2) “With deep concern we are following the developments and events taking place in Albania. As a result of them, a climate is being created that could seriously damage not only order and calm, but also the territorial integrity and sovereignty of the Albanian state. The Albanian community in Macedonia cannot remain indifferent. In these critical moments, we appeal for political unity and for the defense, at all costs, of Albania’s integrity.”