A magnificent rally in the capital. “Skënderbej” stages are the property of free citizens

Socialist leader Fatos Nano declares to the press “...I exist as long as I serve democracy and not the president” [?] Socialist leader Fatos Nano declares to the press The Guard belongs to the Republic, not to the president “...I exist as long as I serve democracy and not the president” [?] Above all, he said that he had not gone there to dialogue with Berisha, but to present to him the proposal of the journalists from the partner countries, together with suggestions from the international community. Nano considered very important the effort that the journalists are making and their determination to begin dialogue, he also saw the serious wishes and the sincere declarations and the trust of the journalists [?] (continued on page 5)

Prime Minister Fino’s press conference The Guard must not interfere in matters that do not concern it Prime Minister Fino’s press conference The President acts in violation of the laws The Guard must not interfere in matters that do not concern it Page 4

Italy hopes for an Alliance of Values [?] and the victory of SPSh Fatos Nano Dear Chairman, Please accept my congratulations on your outstanding victory in Sunday’s elections. We regard your victory as part of the renewal of the left in Europe. You are already aware that the new Italian government of Romano Prodi values Albanians. Relations between our two countries, as neighboring countries, but above all as European ones [?], can be very good. I am convinced that Italy and the International Community will continue to support the rebuilding of the European economy. Mastino D’Alema Rome, 1 July 1997