The director of the Center for the Development of Science and Technology at the Academy of Sciences of the RPS of Albania, Prof. Sotir Kola, in an interview for our newspaper, points out that without the implementation of the technical-scientific revolution there can be no true progress for our society. At the same time he emphasizes that our country is expanding its contacts with contemporary experience. Speaking about the successes of recent years, he underlines that new specialists are being trained, creativity is being encouraged, and greater effectiveness in scientific work is being sought. He also points to the need for better organization, for closer links between science and production, and for the creative assimilation of the achievements of world science. According to him, the conditions created require that the country's great intellectual potential be properly valued and activated in all spheres of social life. The interview also addresses the problems of reforming scientific research work, strengthening the material base, and the need for every institution to have clearer objectives. In this framework he expresses his conviction that our country has the possibility to move forward at a faster pace. (ATSH)

Comrade Adil Çarçani, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the PPSH, Chairman of the Council of Ministers, received yesterday evening Pjetro Dimitrov, member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the BKP, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, who is making an official friendly visit to our country. In the talks, which took place in a warm and friendly atmosphere, the further development of relations between Comrade Adil Çarçani and Comrade Pjetro Dimitrov was noted, and confidence was expressed that the visit of the Bulgarian delegation will serve to expand bilateral relations and cooperation. Also present at the meeting was Reis Malile, Minister of Foreign Affairs. (Photo: ATSH)

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of Bulgaria, Comrade Pjetro Dimitrov, and the delegation accompanying him paid tribute at the Martyrs of the Nation Cemetery and laid wreaths of flowers. Afterwards they also paid tribute at the grave of Comrade Enver Hoxha. Present at this ceremony was our Minister of Foreign Affairs, Reis Malile. (ATSH)

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A group of young Albanian musicians took part in an artistic event in Italy, where they were received with interest by the public and specialists. Their performances were praised for their artistic level and for the dignified representation of our country. (Continues on page 3)

The people of the town of [...] commemorated [...] events of the National Liberation War. Veterans, young people, and local residents took part in the rally organized on this occasion. The heroism of the people, the sacrifices made, and the necessity of preserving revolutionary traditions were discussed. (Continues on page 2)

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