The growth of the agricultural cooperative depends not only on the creative ability of the specialists and production organizers, but also on continuous and comprehensive care for the food base. Some steps have been taken in this direction, but many reserves remain untapped. This article presents remarks and ideas for increasing yields and improving breeds, especially in cattle and small livestock. It also raises the need to increase fodder, process it better, and provide veterinary care. These days, as preparations are being made for spring, work must not be neglected. Livestock is a particularly important sector for supplying the population and for the country's economy, so it requires not words, but daily care, organization, and constant follow-up.

The Chairman of the Islamic Association of Albania, Haxhi Sabri Koçi, paid a friendly visit and held meetings with representatives of the Islamic faith. During the meetings, they discussed issues of religious organization, traditions, and the need for understanding. The visit was regarded as a useful step in the new conditions of social life.

A worker from [?.] says that everyday troubles, shortages, and difficulties cannot be laid at the Party’s door alone. She speaks about a hard life, about the burden of family, about work, and about the need for each person to take responsibility. The article offers reflections on the economic situation, people’s expectations, and the disappointments that have arisen. The text is partly illegible in the image and some parts are missing.

BEDRI ISLAMI January is gone — how will we get through February? Time has brought us many worries and questions about tomorrow. Our country needs stability, but this cannot be achieved with grand words and wishes. It is achieved only through work, responsibility, discipline, and honesty. In this essay the author dwells on the problems of the day, on production, supply, social relations, and the necessity of preserving calm. A concern of the day: let us keep the pace If the pace of production falls, people’s hopes fall as well. If order is lacking, difficulties increase. For this reason, everyone is asked to give their maximum at their place of work. Responsibilities are shared, and we cannot hide behind complaints. These are days that require clarity of thought and civic patience.

after holding meetings and talks with representatives of trade union organizations and our institutions. During its stay in our country, the delegation was informed about the situation and trade union activity, as well as the efforts to improve working and living conditions. In the talks, the importance of international trade union cooperation and the need to strengthen the solidarity of workers were emphasized. The delegation expressed gratitude for the hospitality. (To be continued on page 2)

A meeting of the relevant consular directorate was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The focus was on consular services, documentation, the handling of citizens’ requests, and improving work in our missions abroad. The need to increase accountability and improve communication with the public was discussed. (To be continued on page 4)

By its decision of 17.1.1991, the Council of Ministers has introduced several new provisions concerning customs activity and the inspection of goods entering and leaving the country. This article provides clarifications on the implementation of this decision, the duties of the relevant bodies, and the way coordination is to be carried out with other institutions. The decision aims to facilitate the movement of goods, strengthen financial discipline, and combat smuggling. Customs bodies are asked for greater correctness and responsibility in serving citizens and economic entities. (To be continued on page 2)

An official clarification was given regarding certain procedures and the application of the relevant rules. It makes known the duties of the bodies involved and the concrete responsibilities in dealing with the issues presented. (To be continued on page 4)