CLOSING SPEECH BY COMRADE FATOS NANO Comrades, delegates, The main responsibility of the organizational tribune of the Congress of a socialist party, which seeks to be and remain a modern party of the masses, is to fulfill its procedural obligations properly and, above all, its political ones. These will prevent this congress from turning into an endless spectacle of debates and disagreements that are out of place and produce no real result. They will make this congress serve as a great political and civic school for all of us, as delegates and participants. We have not gathered here to make fine speeches, but to decide the new direction of our party. From what was discussed and proposed during these days, it is clear that the Socialist Party of Albania aims to be a force capable of facing the challenges of the transition, defending the interests of labor, social justice and democracy. Many of the discussions emphasized the need for a profound reform of the party, for its ideological, organizational and moral renewal. This requires an open party, pluralist in thought, disciplined in action, closely connected to the people and to their concerns. We must clearly break with any authoritarian legacy, with any bureaucratic practice and with any mindset that closes the party in upon itself. Only in this way can we win back lost trust and deserve our role in the political life of the country. The socialism we defend has nothing in common with dogma, with imposition or with the denial of human freedoms. It is democratic socialism, based on pluralism, on a market economy with social orientation, on the rule of law and on the dignity of the individual. In this sense, this congress is not the end of a stage, but the beginning of a difficult road. Its success will be measured not by the applause in the hall, but by our ability to turn decisions into work, resolutions into action, words into responsibility. Let us leave this congress more united, more realistic and more determined to serve Albania, democracy and ordinary people. This is our great duty, this is our political and moral reason. (Continues on page 2)

Comrades of the congress, We send you the greetings of the Italian Socialist Party and our wish for success in your work. Albania is going through a difficult period, but democracy and reform require courage, wisdom and political responsibility. We believe that socialist forces have an important role in building democratic institutions, in defending the poor and in bringing your country closer to Europe. Your party can make a valuable contribution to the political stability and economic development of the country. We wish you good work and fruitful results. (Continues on page 4)

GREETING FROM PASOK Dear friends, On behalf of our movement, we greet you for the organization of the congress and for the efforts you are making to build a modern socialist party. The Balkans need stability, good neighborly relations and political forces that support peace, cooperation and European integration. We are convinced that relations between our forces can be further developed in a spirit of mutual respect and in the interests shared by our peoples. (Continues on page 11)

Notice from the Foreign Ministry of the PSSH FATOS NANO - Party Chairman SERVET PËLLUMBI - Secretary General of the PSSH NOTE ROLLE - secretary of the PSSH and chairman of the parliamentary group. PRESIDIUM OF THE GENERAL STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE PSSH 1. Fatos Nano 2. Arta Dade 3. Haxhi Lleshi 4. Ethem Ruka 5. Tefta Cami 6. Pëllumb Xhufi 7. Feri Ceco 8. Petrit Malaj 9. Ylli Bufi 10. Luan Hajdaraga 11. Theodhori Sollaku 12. Nasho Jorgaqi 13. Sabit Brokaj 14. Sabri Godo 15. Xhevdet Doda PRESIDIUM OF THE GENERAL STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE PSSH 1. Ilir Hoxha 2. Luan Cipa 3. Niko Hyka 4. Naile Cami 5. Islam Zylo 6. Hektor Frashëri 7. Fadil Paçrami 8. Kristaq Kote 9. Koço Bihiku 10. Jozefina Topalli 11. Paskal Milo 12. Fatos Lubonja 13. Bashkim Fino 14. Viktor Çela 15. Xhevat Liqoshi

The Chairman of the Socialist Party received yesterday delegations from European sister parties that took part in the congress proceedings. In the discussion, the importance of mutual cooperation, exchange of experience and coordination in international forums was emphasized. The foreign representatives expressed their willingness to help consolidate the democratic left in Albania and praised the party’s reform process. (Continues on page 2)

Now I am truly getting into the month of June. An economic view. That government, which was formed by the coalition of the Democratic Party and other forces, should be assessed as to whether it will be able to cope with the severe economic and social crisis. According to our analysis, the government led by Aleksandër Meksi should be supported in those measures that lead to stabilization, increased production and reduced hardship for the population. Support does not mean silence in the face of mistakes, but constructive opposition and a constant demand for accountability. Faced with the national crisis, political forces must show maturity and avoid adventurism. (Continues on page 5)

On the second day of the work of the 2nd Congress of the PSSH, after the discussions on the reports and at its conclusion, the first meeting of the General Steering Council of the PSSH was held with the proposed candidacies. The election of the PSSH General Council will determine all the leading bodies of this party.

1. Fatos Nano 2. Arta Dade 3. Haxhi Lleshi 4. Ethem Ruka 5. Tefta Cami 6. Pëllumb Xhufi 7. Feri Ceco 8. Petrit Malaj 9. Ylli Bufi 10. Luan Hajdaraga 11. Theodhori Sollaku 12. Nasho Jorgaqi 13. Sabit Brokaj 14. Sabri Godo 15. Xhevdet Doda 16. Ilir Hoxha 17. Luan Cipa 18. Niko Hyka 19. Naile Cami 20. Islam Zylo 21. Hektor Frashëri 22. Fadil Paçrami 23. Kristaq Kote 24. Koço Bihiku 25. Jozefina Topalli 26. Paskal Milo 27. Fatos Lubonja 28. Bashkim Fino 29. Viktor Çela 30. Xhevat Liqoshi 31. Arben Imami 32. Genc Pollo 33. Eduard Selami 34. Gramoz Pashko 35. Tritan Shehu 36. Ylli Vejsiu 37. Ilir Meta 38. Sali Berisha