The 31 March elections in our country were held in a tense political, economic and social situation. Conducted under conditions of political pluralism, these elections were truly free and democratic. They aroused the interest of all political forces and put them to the test, as their electoral programmes were judged with maturity and composure by our people. The Party of Labour of Albania emerged as the winner. It won 56.48 percent of the total vote, one mandate for deputies to the new parliament, and secured the leading political force to govern the country. Greeting with heartfelt joy the victory of the PPSH in these elections, the Central Committee of the Party expresses its warm thanks to the entire Albanian people. In particular, it thanks those hundreds of thousands of citizens who, even in the conditions of a harsh political and psychological campaign, supported our Party with their vote. Great tasks now lie before the Albanians. They have voted for change, for the improvement of the country's economic and social situation, for a better life. The Party of Labour of Albania considers this its highest responsibility. It will do everything possible to implement its programme, to govern in the interests of the people, to guarantee order, calm and social peace. In these elections, alongside the victory of the PPSH, an important pluralistic trend in the country's political life was also observed. This calls for understanding, tolerance and dialogue among political forces, for the good of the people and of Albania. Our Party is convinced that the Albanian people will know how to preserve calm, unity and stability, facing with maturity the difficulties of this transitional period. Central Committee of the PPSH Tirana, 1.4.1991

The Central Election Commission, on the basis of the materials sent by the election zone commissions and after checking the final tables, announces the following results: In zone 166, which includes the territory of the Gramsh district, the elections were held and 28,488 voters out of 49,222 cast their ballots, or 57.87 percent. 2 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 165, which includes the territory of the Korçë district, the elections were not held, because voting did not reach the quorum required by law and will be repeated. In zone 164, which includes the district of Peshkopi, 34,085 voters out of 51,661 cast their ballots, or 65.99 percent. 3 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 163, which includes the territory of the Tirana district, 75,824 voters out of 129,308 cast their ballots, or 58.64 percent. 8 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 162, which includes the Elbasan district, 63,208 voters out of 112,261 cast their ballots, or 56.30 percent. 6 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 161, which includes the Fier district, 62,408 voters out of 102,391 cast their ballots, or 60.95 percent. 6 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 160, which includes the territory of the Berat district, 40,788 voters out of 69,375 cast their ballots, or 58.79 percent. 4 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 159, which includes the Vlora district, 48,859 voters out of 78,929 cast their ballots, or 61.90 percent. 4 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 158, which includes the Gjirokastër district, 36,190 voters out of 63,274 cast their ballots, or 57.20 percent. 3 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 157, which includes the Shkodër district, 54,439 voters out of 92,548 cast their ballots, or 58.82 percent. 5 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 156, which includes the Kukës district, 31,882 voters out of 49,093 cast their ballots, or 64.94 percent. 3 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 155, which includes the Durrës district, 46,296 voters out of 73,076 cast their ballots, or 63.35 percent. 4 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 154, which includes the Lezhë district, 24,319 voters out of 41,007 cast their ballots, or 59.30 percent. 2 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 153, which includes the Lushnjë district, 27,265 voters out of 44,179 cast their ballots, or 61.71 percent. 2 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 152, which includes the Mat district, 20,470 voters out of 32,620 cast their ballots, or 62.75 percent. 2 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 151, which includes the Pukë district, 16,136 voters out of 26,787 cast their ballots, or 60.23 percent. 2 candidates of the Party of Labour of Albania were elected as deputies. In zone 150, which includes the Mirditë district, 15,320 voters out of 25,687 cast their ballots, or 59.64 percent. 1 candidate of the Party of Labour of Albania was elected as deputy. Central Election Commission

Deputies of the Qafë-Shtamë electoral zone [?] ... [?] Not only our country, for others, sport pushes [?] ... In this electoral zone, deputies of the Party of Labour of Albania and the Democratic Party were elected. At the polling stations the process went normally. According to preliminary data, voter turnout was considerable. (ATSH)

Yesterday, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Mr. Bashkim Pitarka, received Raymond Seitz, Deputy Secretary of State of the USA for European and Canadian affairs. The meeting discussed the recent developments in our country, the process of democratization and Albania's relations with the USA. Mr. Seitz showed interest in the elections of 31 March, the position of the Albanian government toward them, and the problems facing our country. The Albanian side valued the interest of the USA and expressed its readiness for the further development of bilateral relations. Yesterday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Albania, Mr. Muhamet Kapllani, received the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Yugoslavia, Mr. Budimir Lonçar. The talks addressed the current problems in relations between the two countries, as well as other issues of mutual interest. The Albanian side reiterated the importance it attaches to the development of good-neighborly relations, equality and non-interference in internal affairs. Readiness was expressed for dialogue and cooperation in areas of common interest. (Continues on page 3)

President of the Republic, Ramiz Alia, received diplomatic representatives yesterday in a meeting and talked with them about the latest developments in the country. The meeting dealt with issues related to the political processes, the elections and stability. The importance of preserving public order and continuing democratic reforms was emphasized. (ATSH)

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