Master of the country and of socialism’s destiny – the people

ECHOES OF COMRADE RAMIZ ALIA’S WORDS

Stronger ties with the collective

- MAT - Yesterday we went to the ferrochrome plant in Burrel. Comrade Ramiz’s speech at the 9th Plenum of the Party’s Central Committee has sparked debate among the metallurgists and specialists. They have many opinions, but we have selected a few of those concerning more fruitful work by the Party’s grassroots organization. “The metallurgists’ attention is drawn to the idea of open meetings of the grassroots organization. Meetings of the grassroots organization have been very valuable, like all the Party’s work in our collective,” says innovator Kurt Vata. “The Communists have been and remain at the forefront of the work, so the grassroots organization has guided the issues well; they have been resolved quickly, and the voice of the masses has been heard. Figiri Midha, metallurgical engineer: although I am not a Party member, I have taken part several times in meetings of the Party organization, in ... Problems have been resolved quickly; the voice of the people in meetings of the Party organization. I have learned a lot. The meetings of when, the level of judgment of the organization in this new conception of organization rises; stronger ties are established between it and the people. Qemal Ceni; electrician: Even when communists are elected, the collective’s eye [unclear] takes on more responsibility— FRANO CAKA

Stronger ties with the collective

open meetings strongly challenge the notion, “These problems are dealt with by the organization. Why should we worry about them?” Even before, the Communists have tried not to allow this. This has prompted me to think like the Communists in the organization, to work as they do, and to take on just as much responsibility as they do. It is very good that the masses, the collective, will take part in these discussions. The responsibility for mobilizing people will not rest only with 10 or 15 Communists. Marie Kola, economist: At an open meeting, the specialist, the worker, the innovator, anyone interested in the issues to be discussed, attends. Every conclusion is more considered, and the level of judgment of the grassroots organization rises. It rises because the debate arises from the need to address problems that emerge in the sectors where we work. Qemal Ceni; electrician: Even when the Communists make commitments, in ...

The way is opened for the most capable

– From the experience of the «Enver Hoxha» University of Tirana – Ten days ago, an expanded meeting of the academic and scientific staff was held at the Faculty of Civil Engineering to elect the faculty leaders: the new dean, the vice-dean, and the secretary-general. After the criteria for selection were discussed, the collective directly proposed candidates, and they were put to a secret ballot. Those elected in this way were the most suitable people, because their candidacies reflected the views and judgment of the entire collective in a new form, one never applied before. Comrade Ramiz Alia’s has aroused great attention and deep interest everywhere. The lessons and tasks of ...

The way is opened for the most capable

… Thus, his commitments, too, when he has his fellow workers beside him, are more readily scrutinized. Aqif Gjokola, metallurgist: Meetings are meetings. Nevertheless, even if only for the spirit of debate and the information each person receives, etc., they have their value. It is enough to mention that they also close off the path to abuses, because in some cases what is said in the organization is learned about on the street. This is better. “Come on in, listen, object with arguments, be convinced, explain things to others too, and in the end let us all mobilize together” — for carrying out the tasks we set. Naturally, as this metallurgist also says, meetings are meetings, but everyone’s opinion is that with this new approach to debate, the level of judgment and leadership of the grassroots organization rises, and stronger ties are established between it and the masses ...

The way is opened for the most capable

… to be selected and discussed, to become the foundation and goal of major undertakings today and in the future. But it seems that here at the University of Tirana “Enver Hoxha” it has long found a deep resonance and concrete application. We mentioned the case of the Faculty of Civil Engineering for good reason. As we learned, methods of this kind for selecting the most capable people for leadership positions have also been used in recent days in other departments of the University. The examples show that genuinely good and forward-looking work is being done here, on sound ideological foundations, so that “the way may be opened for young, energetic and knowledgeable people to take up positions of greater responsibility...” ... the ideas that emerge from it are up positions of greater responsibility...”

The way is opened for the most capable

… distinguished and well-known employees, who, however, had made their contribution to scientific work while young; their average age is 33. Observations made by the dean’s office show that the level of scientific work in these departments has not declined; in some of them, scientific activity has even expanded. At the University of Tirana “Enver Hoxha,” broad discussion and concrete work have begun at every level on what must be done next to be fully in tune with the ideas of the 9th Plenum. This shows that here the Party’s tasks and instructions are being met with concrete work. JERINA ZALOSHNJA

A major goal: raising living standards

— KORÇË — Tomor Dilovi, a blacksmith at the “Petro Pa?pi” Instrument Plant in Korçë, is one of its pioneers, even though he is only 38. He began working there 21 years ago. That is why everything here is precious to him; he considers it part of his life. This morning, when the newspaper arrived, we read it together there in the workshop. Word by word, line by line. On the flushed face of the blacksmith Tomor, you could see both concentration and emotion. Comrade Ramiz Alia’s speech—and even a single reading of it set one thinking. For example, as a worker and a communist, I say that in this speech one sees once again the great care taken to ensure that everything in the activities of communists, cadres, specialists and workers is entirely connected with the interests of the people. This is the aim of the Party when it stresses the need to strengthen democracy and workers’ participation in such important matters as the appointment of cadres and the oversight of their work. This is the purpose of better forms of organization, new forms of remuneration, the encouragement of initiative, and so on. Each of us can commit ourselves more concretely, first and foremost through work. Today, as Comrade Ramiz says, what is needed is not words and pledges, but work—lots of work—from everyone. My fellow workers on the stamping and forging line and I have met our target every day. — “Strengthening the economy means well-being, it means protection, it means security for our children’s lives,” says Qirjako Terova, a worker in the measuring-instrument assembly workshop. “We workers play a major role in this, not only as producers, but also as organizers and as careful stewards of materials. Our workshop exports 95 percent of its output, while working entirely with domestic steel. The efficiency of production, (Continued on page 2)

Directives are enriched every day

Winter is at its midpoint. There are vegetables, but conditions in the markets of the city and villages in the district of Gjirokastër need to improve. The people’s supplies have been better recently, but, as the Party and state governing bodies also acknowledge, there must be no complacency, because this is only the beginning of a major and comprehensive effort to fulfill the tasks set in this field. The turning point comes through work, but there are several main reasons that determine it. In implementing the decisions of the 8th Plenum and the Party’s ongoing guidance, the Party organizations and the masses have done better work, bringing their experience, creative spirit and practical know-how to bear. What do the figures show? These days, production is exceeding… (Continued on page 2)

Congratulatory telegram to the Governor-General of Australia

The Chairman of the Presidium of the People’s Assembly of the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania, Comrade Ramiz Alia, sent the following congratulatory telegram to the Governor-General of Australia, Bill Hayden: On the occasion of Australia’s national holiday, I have the pleasure, on behalf of the Albanian people, the Presidium of the People’s Assembly and myself, of sending you sincere greetings, as well as the Albanian people’s best wishes for the happiness of the Australian people and the progress of their country. (ATSH)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs received the ambassador of the SR of Vietnam

Yesterday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Reis Malile, received the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania, Nguyen Çi Than, in connection with the imminent presentation of his credentials to the People’s Socialist Republic of Albania, Comrade Ramiz Alia. (ATSH)

A delegation of the International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions arrived in our country

At the invitation of the General Council of the Trade Unions of Albania, a delegation of the International Confederation of Arab Trade Unions arrived in our country on a friendly visit. It was headed by the organization’s Deputy Secretary-General, Sabri Bader. The delegation was received by Vjollca Kallajxhi, secretary (ATSH)

Greek Foreign Minister Samaras meets Albania’s Deputy Foreign Minister

Yesterday, Greek Foreign Minister Antonis Samaras met with Albania’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sokrat Plaka, who is on an official visit to Athens. During the meeting, Greek Foreign Minister Samaras stressed that Greece has pursued and will continue to pursue a policy of good neighborly relations with Albania. He said that strengthening the friendly atmosphere between the two countries helps further develop relations and cooperation. For his part, Sokrat Plaka stressed that the traditional friendship between the Albanian and Greek peoples is the foundation on which relations and cooperation between the two countries develop. The Greek foreign minister and the Albanian deputy foreign minister stressed the need to advance the process of Balkan cooperation and expressed their belief that both countries would continue to make their contribution in this direction. The meeting was attended by Greece’s ambassador in Tirana, Spirdon Dokianos, and Albania’s ambassador in Athens, Izedin Hajdini. (ATSH)

Albania’s Deputy Foreign Minister holds talks with the Secretary-General of Greece’s Foreign Ministry

Yesterday in Athens, Albania’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sokrat Plaka, met and held talks with the Secretary-General of Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Aleksandër Rafael. After assessing the friendly relations and cooperation between the two countries, they stressed that opportunities exist for their further development. They noted that the relations of friendship and good neighborliness between Albania and Greece serve the long-term interests of our two peoples, as well as peace and security in the Balkans. On this occasion, they discussed the program of activities planned between the two countries during 1990 in areas with (Continued on page 4)

THE WORLD BANK’S CONDITIONAL LOANS

At the Strasbourg summit meeting, the EEC approved the creation of a bank for Eastern Europe with initial capital of 11.5 billion dollars. Most recently, the World Bank announced that it is ready to assist Eastern Europe with billions of dollars. The bank’s director responsible for operations in Eastern Europe, Euxhenio Lari, stated that “the World Bank agrees to provide a loan of more than 5 billion dollars over the next three years to support reforms.” In addition, the World Bank undertakes to play the important role of coordinator in supporting international financial efforts for reforms in Eastern Europe. At a seminar, Lari stated that the World Bank is currently working closely with the International Monetary Fund and the National Fund, and is beginning to coordinate with the EEC and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development on Western loans and financial aid for the various countries in the East. He also specified the loan package that the World Bank has ready for the countries of Eastern Europe. The World Bank’s new package for the East provides, for the next three years, 2.5 billion dollars for Poland, around 1 billion dollars for Hungary, two billion for Yugoslavia, while in— A senior official of the bank noted that aid of up to two billion dollars could also be offered to Romania, Czechoslovakia, Bu- lgaria and the GDR. In offering these loans to the countries of Eastern Europe, which currently have the following external debts: Poland — 39 billion dollars, Hungary — 20.6 billion dollars, Yugoslavia — around 20 billion dollars, etc., the World Bank director responsible for operations in Eastern Europe emphasized that, if they wish to obtain these loans, the countries must implement the reforms set out for them by the International Monetary Fund. If the conditions imposed by the IMF, which guarantee the secure repayment of interest, are not accepted, such loans cannot be granted by the World Bank, the World Bank official implied. LULZIM COTA

FROM THE CITRUS HARVEST IN THE JONUFËR SECTOR OF THE «RINIA» STATE AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE IN VLORË. (Photo: L. Hoti-ATSH) FROM THE CITRUS HARVEST IN THE JONUFËR SECTOR OF THE «RINIA» STATE AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE IN VLORË. (Photo: L. Hoti-ATSH)

NATIONAL LIBRARY TIRANA

48th year of publication Saturday, 27 January 1990 No. 23 (12 967) Price 30 qindarka

Strengthening the Party must constitute our constant task. The Party is the leading force; the present and future of not only socialism, but also the freedom and independence of the homeland, are bound up with it.

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