Under the direction of the Party chairman, Comrade Fatos Nano, yesterday a meeting of the General Governing Committee of the PSSH was held. At this meeting, with alternative candidates, the Party's deputy chairman, Dr. Servet Pëllumbi, the Party vice-chairman and chairman of the parliamentary group (in accordance with the requirements of the Party statute approved by the Congress), Comrade Namik Dokle, and the Party's general secretary, Comrade Gramoz Ruçi, were elected. The Presidium of the KP of the PSSH, consisting of 15 people, was also elected with alternative candidates. At the meeting, a number of urgent tasks were set out relating to the preparation of the documents for the 1st Congress of the PSSH and to the functions of the local elections. Those who spoke at the KPD of the PSSH expressed their belief that the Congress would bring the Party to a new level of work and prestige, which would be reflected in its future activities. Correspondent of «Zëri i popullit»

Comrade delegates, Thus, naturally and with complete success, we have arrived at the close of the proceedings of our Congress. On the basis of the mature discussions held at the Congress and the Congress's basic documents, we can state firmly and aloud that our first Congress demonstrated maturity, culture, a strong sense of responsibility, and unity achieved through a wiser debate. It fulfilled all its fundamental objectives while clearly and convincingly defining our Party's strategy under the present conditions of our Party's position in opposition. Based on our Party's program, on the current conditions shaped by the transition, and on our Party's current strength in the country's political life, we have clearly determined that we will be a constructive opposition, but not a quarrelsome one: a resolute opposition whose foundation at all times is the interests of the underprivileged strata of the people, the freedom and sovereignty of the people and our country, of the nation, and the development and progress of Albania towards its rightful integration into Europe. We will say a firm no when the interests of the nation and the homeland, of the broad underprivileged strata and large masses of people, are seriously harmed—as is the case with mass unemployment. We will say yes when the measures and positions adopted by the executive and legislature serve the development of reform, the strengthening of the country's freedom and independence, and the protection and development of democracy and pluralism. We will not be nihilists; we will defend positive values, and we will be active and principled, but when necessary we will also make compromises, without giving up the presentation of our alternatives, founded on the ideal of democratic socialism. Comrades! Our Congress conveys the message that political forces need to cooperate during this period of transition, as a necessity and prerequisite for overcoming the difficulties of reform and ensuring the country's stability, through the organization of round tables, contacts, and other forms of cooperation. This is an indication of our Party's maturity, of its strong sense of responsibility, and of its concrete example of placing national interests above narrow party interests. Conscious of recent developments and the great dangers that threaten to arise from the gathering of right-wing extremist forces, our Party alone—but, as has also been stated at meetings we have held with other political forces, we see the organization of this process as an urgent necessity—must not stop the progressive forces of the country from coming together, not merely as political parties. Otherwise, all of us will bear a heavy responsibility before history and our people. Delay in this regard means the advance of right-wing extremist forces. We must be clear that this phenomenon in our country is not isolated within our borders. Evidence— Continued on page 3)

Greetings from the Italian Socialist Party Comrade Chairman; Comrades of the KD and respected comrades taking part in the Congress. Comrade Chairman; Comrades of the KD and respected comrades taking part in the Congress. I am truly very happy to bring you my warmest greetings at this Congress, together with those of all Italian socialists. I am even more honoured to bring you here the greetings of a member of your party (I too am a member of your Party), the greetings of the General Secretary of the PSI, Betino Kraksi. We Italian socialists believe that we know well the struggle your Party has waged in recent times. At least, that is what I thought until a short while ago. In fact, I think it is necessary to know even better the great struggle you are waging to create a democratic and European Albanian socialist party. There will be an opportunity for the ties between Italian and Albanian socialists to deepen further, because this is essential. (Continued on page 4)

We are bound by a climate of friendship and cooperation Dear friends, On behalf of our Panhellenic Socialist Movement (PASOK) and Mr Papandreou, we send you our warm greetings and wish you success in the proceedings of your Congress. Geopolitical developments in general, in Europe and especially in the Balkans, compel us, under the existing circumstances, to strengthen as much as possible relations between the progressive forces of the Region and to cooperate closely, in order to shape a common position in resolving the issues of peace and stability in this region and beyond. In this regard, we are all called upon to contribute so that the peoples of the Balkans may live in a climate of friendship and coo[p?]eration that will guarantee economic development and security of fre- (Continued on page 4)

Dear comrades, Allow me to thank you most sincerely for the invitation you sent and for your participation in your Congress. For us, this means acceptance of our Party and a commitment to the concrete expansion and deepening of our mutual friendly relations. The Supreme Council of the Bulgarian Socialist Party extends its heartfelt greetings and best wishes for fruitful work at the first Congress of the Socialist Party of Albania and to all Albanian socialists. Your Congress is being held in a complicated situation (Continued on page 4)

. Today, the chargé d’affaires of the Yugoslav Embassy in Tirana, Radomir Bogdanoviç, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and asked to leave the territory of the Republic of Albania within one week of receiving this notice. Tirana, June 22, 1992.

The Chairman of the Socialist Party of Albania, Fatos Nano, received at the headquarters of the Steering Committee of the Socialist Party the delegations of European left-wing parties who had come to take part in the First Congress of the Socialist Party of Albania. The delegation of the Italian Socialist Party, led by party leadership member Francesco Decarli; the delegation of the Greek Panhellenic Socialist Movement, led by a member of its leadership and Greek parliamentarian Panajotis Ikonomitis; the delegation of the Socialist Party of Bulgaria, led by a member of the executive bureau of this senior party, Georgi Pervanov; and the delegation of the Socialist Party of Hungary, led by the party’s director of international relations, Gabor Hanas. The chairman of the Kosovo National Unity Party, Jaku, also took part in the meeting. Fatos Nano thanked them for the honour they had done the Socialist Party by taking part in its first Congress. “We have valued your support and that of the left-wing parties in Europe,” Nano said, “as an important factor that commits us even more to advancing democracy for the benefit of the Albanian people and in the difficult processes our country is going through.” The body of Albanian socialists and their supporters. (Continued on page 4)

MESSAGE FROM THE HUNGARIAN DELEGATION Dear participants, dear Albanian friends, On behalf of the National Presidium of the Socialist Party of Hungary, allow me to greet your Congress and wish you a constructive dialogue. Our party has followed recent events in Albania with great interest, among them democracy. (Continued on page 4)

It has now been about three months since the government headed by Mr Meksi took office in Albania. It must be honestly acknowledged that it took on this burden at a difficult and troubled time, under conditions that were far from favourable for any government team. On one side stood a state shattered by the destructive, battering force of totalitarianism; on the other, it came to power after such a long string of party election promises that it would be difficult even to remember them all. A certain anxiety also weighs on this government. People, accustomed to more than a few rulers who put themselves above all else, now both doubt and believe with equal force. The open accusations of corruption against government officials made just a few months ago by various political forces weighed on them too, in any case. Ultimately, the smooth running of our lives is also bound up with the successful conduct of the “Meksi” government’s affairs, and it must also be acknowledged that it itself would like immediate changes—something beyond its strength and capabilities. What matters is that this government’s mistakes today should not carry within them the necessary alibi, should not trap us in a vicious circle and add to our suffering. What matters is that the government officials should not think of themselves as the first true rulers in this country since Christ—that is, that they should not start counting the years from March 23, 1992. It is also important to bear in mind that, whenever these replaceable government officials return to ordinary life one day, they should be able to hold their heads high and have clean hands, and should not have signed two payrolls, one of which would certainly have been a payroll of shame. We have all declared ourselves “in favour” of economic reform. One day it was bound to begin, and the pain of the initial stage is well known. Even if the socialists were in power, they would begin this reform, and it would still bring pain. The difference is that the socialists would distribute the pain proportionately. And only with fewer, quicker ... - Because Albania gains nothing from its government officials. - Because It was bound to begin one day, and the initial difficulties are well known. - Supporting the new government does not mean remaining silent or agreeing with its mistakes or other positions. - Because, in the end, the “Meksi” government is preferable to a possible “Vërlaci” government. ... the leaders of ... from the annual rotation of government. ... the paragraphs that follow discuss economic reform, governance, privatization, party mentality and political relations, and are partly illegible in the photograph. Party mentality contributes quite a lot. Naturally, supporting the “Meksi” government does not mean ... but ... (The text in the right-hand column is partly illegible because of the image quality and cropping).

FATOS NANO - Party chairman SERVET PËLLUMBI - deputy chairman of the PSSH NAMIK DOKLE - vice-chairman of the PSSH and chairman of the parliamentary group. GRAMOZ RUCI - General Secretary of the PSSH Vi, 23 06 92

FATOS NANO — Chairman of the Party SERVET PËLLUMBI — Deputy Chairman of the Socialist Party of Albania NAMIK DOKLE — Vice-Chairman of the Socialist Party of Albania and chairman of the parliamentary group. GRAMOZ RUÇI — Secretary-General of the Socialist Party of Albania LEADERSHIP OF THE GENERAL STEERING COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY OF ALBANIA 1. Fatos Nano 2. Arta Dabullla 3. Bashkim Zeneli 4. Dritëro Agolli 5. Ethem Ruka 6. Fatmir Kumbaro 7. Fatrin Sinani 8. Gramoz Ruçi 9. Luan Hajdaraga 10. Luan Shahollari 11. Maqo Lakrori 12. Namik Dokle 13. Servet Pëllumbi 14. Sabit Broka 15. Xhevat Lloshi Abedin Tahiri 2. Arta Dabullla 3. Agron Tato 4. Agron Shehu 5. Agron Dibra 6. Astrit Llana[j?] 7. Ali Përhati 8. Alfred Paloka 9. Artan Banushi 10. Anastas Angjeli 11. Argjir Kristulla 12. Bashkim Koci 13. Bardhyl Agasi 14. Bashkim Zeneli 15. Bashkim Maloku 16. Bedri Islami 17. Bedri Repo 18. Bardhyl Aliçkolli 19. Baudin Murati 20. Bashkim Fino 21. Bajram Gjongeci 22. Dritëro Agolli 23. Dritan Cerma 24. Deda Keta[?] 25. Dashamir Kamberi 26. Dhimitër Pecani 27. Dhimitër Gjoni 28. Dhurata Lozha 29. Ermelinda Meksi 30. Elmaz Shehu 31. Elmaz Lala 32. Enver Qosja 33. Ethem Ruka 34. Ejup Tabaku 35. Fatos Nano 36. Fatri Sinani 37. Fatmir Zani 38. Fatmira Bano 39. Fatmir Kumbaro 40. Fatos Tharri 41. Gramoz Ruçi 42. Gëzim Tushe 43. Hamit Jupa 44. Haki Lala 45. Ilir Meta 46. Ilir Balla 47. Ismail Bedri[?] 48. Ilir M. ...[?] 49. Ilirjana Kërçuku 50. Ilir Zela 51. Jorgo Mandili 52. Kadri Rapi 53. Kujtim Dashi 54. Kristaq Bërxholli 55. Kristaq Kolani 56. Kozma Biba 57. Kostaq Duka 58. Limoz Dizdari 59. Luan Rama 60. Lush Përpali 61. Luan Hajdaraga 62. Luan Shahollari 63. Leontiev Çuçi 64. Makbule Çeço 65. Maqo Lakrori 66. Marie Mëdha 67. Mehmet Loci 68. Musa Ulqini 69. Muhamet Bela 70. Myftar Dauti 71. Namik Dokle 72. Paqsor Zeneli 73. Pandeli Majko 74. Përparim Xhixha 75. Petro Koçi 76. Resul Logo 77. Remzi Spaho 78. Sabit Broka 79. Spartak Poçi 80. Sefir Kokeri 81. Sami Cara 82. Sadeddin Stanku 83. Skënder Zajmi 84. Servet Pëllumbi 85. Shaqir Vukaj 86. Shkëlqim Meta 87. Shkëlqim Canj 88. Shpëtim Cani 89. Tajfar Koleci 90. Vangjel Shyti 91. Vasiliaq Kureta 92. Vladimir Shehu 93. Ylli Bufi 94. Xhevat Lloshi 95. Zef Doçi