“The Troika concluded that the elections of June 29 and July 6 were acceptable; that the results should be the basis of a stable democratic system which the Albanians want and need; and that further efforts towards national reconciliation are necessary...” “The Troika concluded that the elections of June 29 and July 6 were acceptable; that the results should be the basis of a stable democratic system which the Albanians want and need; and that further efforts towards national reconciliation are necessary... ...The formation of another government is proceeding in a regular and constitutional manner. President Berisha is preparing to resign. Parliament is expected to convene soon... ...From my first visit to Albania on March 8, it was clear that the roots of the crisis lay in the shortcomings of the Albanian political system. The system was too weak to withstand the collapse of the pyramid schemes” Page 3

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In the last three months, around 45 new officials have been appointed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, even though its staff, including drivers and the gardener, numbers no more than 115 THOSE APPOINTED IN THE LAST 3 MONTHS VAID BORIQI — Berisha’s chief of protocol, appointed to the UN to remain permanently close to family relatives MIRA KAURI — Former DP MP, appointed in Italy ROBERT PAPA — After the end of “Fokus antigomunistë”, appointed in the USA TANUSH CABEJ — Personnel director, appointed in Sweden RUDOLF MARKU — After being found unsuitable by the vetting commission, appointed in London LESH KOLA — Diplomat in Spain; after a conflict with the ambassador, he returned to Tirana on a round-trip ticket, ran for the DP in Lezhë and lost, and is now being requested for duty in Spain again XHYER CAMI — Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director of the Press Directorate, appointed Counsellor in Paris TONIN BEQ — Ran with Markojanion; after rewarding the area as Director for America, despite never having served a single day as a diplomat in an embassy. MURI DOMI — The campaign chief for former Defence Minister Safet Zhulali on May 26; after the DP’s victory in these elections, appointed Director for Europe ILIR TEPELENA — appointed in Madrid ARBËR AHMETAJ — selected by the Academy of Malta, protagonist in the United School incident, appointed First Secretary at the Albanian Embassy in Romania VISHO AJAZI — Director of the fourth floor, or of the secret services, appointed as a specialist in the Political Directorate SKËNDER BUÇPAPA — former TV director, appointed in Switzerland near his father-in-law Vehbi Skënderi, Page 4

Lawyer Përparim Sanxhaku responds: Page 2

Asked by “Zëri i Popullit” how he regarded the previous day’s attacks by the presidential newspapers and Azem Hajdari’s demand not to recognize MP Nano’s mandate, the socialist leader replied: “The Nano 3 government will create optimal conditions for Mr. Hajdari, too, to compete normally and begin his studies at the Faculty of Law, so that he can acquire the basic skills of a lawyer and at least learn to read the laws”

NATIONAL LIBRARY TIRANA Brussels: Meeting of the Atlantic Council. Elections acceptable. The result is the basis for a stable democratic system

The Chair of the Group of the Party of European Socialists in the European Parliament congratulates the leader of the Albanian socialists, Fatos Nano I offer you our support in carrying out the difficult tasks Dear Fatos, I am writing to express my great satisfaction, and that of the parliamentary group I represent, at your success in the general elections. We send you our warm greetings and wish you every success in your difficult work to restore the Albanian people’s trust and confidence in governance. I would also like to offer you our active support in facing the difficult tasks ahead. The Vice-Chair of our Parliamentary Group responsible for foreign affairs, Harmes Swoboda, will soon get in touch to arrange our future meetings. With best wishes Yours sincerely PAULINE GREEN Brussels, July 9, 1997