All together for real democracy Together with us for a true democracy SECOND CONGRESS 22-24 MARCH 1996 PSA Together with us for a true democracy SECOND CONGRESS PSA

A few moments before the start of the proceedings of the Second Congress of the PSA, in the hall of the Palace of Culture there are handshakes, embraces and kisses among comrades and friends. People stop in groups and talk at the tables. Above their heads, names, comrades and congratulations are heard. Ismet Ahmeti, from Monçori, the local voice whispers: “Is this the deputy speaker?” “Yes, the eye doctor in Tirana,” says a white-haired man. “Mera la da flam qilar...” Mera la da flam qilar... Mera la da flam qilar...” The dove of Petra rises like “Po de flore”, “Fiore e flore”, “Nano, Nano, Peli-Byli...” Mesoblyf grunts and lowers the slogans. Thus the assembly of Albanians, a new parliament, is taking place in this large hall of the Palace of Culture. In a warm spark above the people dressed for the congress, at the presidium table, Monçori took a seat beside President Rexhep Mejdani. The PS and the Chairman of FRESSH, Ilir Meta. The executor Himi Ko-[?]or 23 years old first place of the market force 50% of the Socialist Party and 20% of the delegates include 13 years old, successor words. He opponents “I Pssh, Ilir Meta speaks. And for me our citizen’s democratic weight is important, where we have come with rhythm for the parliament. Together with us for a true democracy” Words, applause, music, delegates and guests flowed cooling as if suddenly. The big stage is filling up. Everywhere eyes and ears. “Forcë florë”. Monçori began the proceedings. Nano, the first to speak. “My colleagues! Thank you!” After introducing the foreign delegations, he gave the floor to Edi Rama? Mera dedicated in moderation? observed in order to name... I ps-se and admirers in the Congress

The socialists also have something to protect, The opening of the Congress was made by the Vice-Chairman of the Socialist Party Ilir Meta in the early morning, in front of the delegates. This congress embodies, in a consciousness of the historical consensus of Albanians, a firm orientation toward a united Europe, a market economy and a free society. Dear delegates and guests, Welcome to this Congress the sum of the morning of the delegates the opening of the Congress was made by the Vice-Chairman of the Socialist Party Ilir Meta. This congress brings into a future? of Albanian society progressive? The message of forgiveness? the removal of cohesion? with all three for development and consolidation of democracy? There are three words? articulated? and desired in and in accordance with the needs of the majority of the population. Therefore, in our consciousness and in the memory of every Albanian, this opening of this congress preserves the symbolism of entering a new stage for the Socialist Party. This was not shown by words but by our event today here at a level? we are convinced that most of them will give it to the Socialist Party. The joy of organizing such a Congress means proving that every day of political stability? of the strength of reforms? of the nation? and of the growing authority of the SP in Albania in the future is not far away. Continues on page 2 his future does not accept this. We socialists, by calling for the release of the political prisoner Fatos Nano, together with other European forces, guarantee Continues on page 2

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