All the authority of the new Government, which will be formed Brussels: The EU Council of Ministers is preparing the resumption of relations with Albania In the 9 July Resolution approved by 18 EU foreign ministers, the role of the WEU was singled out, and 24 hours before the new parliament was to convene, the foreign ministers of the 15 EU member states officially announced that, at the meeting held last Wednesday, in Parliament today, they stated in their Resolution that “the EU bears the ongoing responsibility for establishing democracy and stability in Albania”. In this Resolution, according to Italian press reports, the ministers assessed that in our country “the overall political situation has improved significantly and this is clearly reflected in the results of the 29 June vote”. The Resolution notes that “the EU welcomes the participation of international observers in the elections and encourages all political forces to work with the authorities of the new government to create close and fruitful relations with the EU.” Page 3 Yesterday in Brussels, the Foreign Minister, the Foreign Minister of Greece Pangallos, the Italian Secretary of State Dini, the Albanian Foreign Minister Servet Pëllumbi and the PSSH Spokesman

Today is the first day of the meeting of the new people’s Assembly This is a significant day for all Albanians. It is a significant day for all the new forces and for Albanian society. The elections of 29 June made possible for Albanians a new chance: for Albanian society to forge a new political and moral climate for the country’s future. For the newly elected deputies, today begins the concrete work of representing the popular will. All eyes are turned to the work of the new Assembly and to the responsibilities it bears for taking the country out of crisis, for order, security and institutional reconstruction. Page 2

The OSCE representative for Albania Franco Vranicki: Efforts for political pluralism and the political forces in post-crisis Albania favor the parties reaching an agreement in line with international standards. This means that the winners of the elections must form the government and the losers must accept the verdict of the vote. This is the right way out of the crisis, though not the only one. From this perspective, the latest developments in Albania have been followed with great attention by international institutions. Through these positions, the need to consolidate democratic life and restore constitutional order is emphasized. Page 3

Other political activities in the country, from President Mejdani to the meetings of the PS leader with the economic and financial world. The meeting assessed that the country’s political stability and the creation of a new government will encourage aid and investment for Albania. Economic recovery and the coordination of international aid were also discussed. Page 2

TODAY AT THE PSSH HEADQUARTERS. Members of the KPD are informed that, starting at 10:00, joint meetings of the Secretariat and the Presidency of the PSSH will be held at the PSSH headquarters. PSSH PRESIDENCY

Dear hoxha, We have received, sincerely and with great sorrow, the sad news of the death of your beloved wife and respected companion. Please allow us to express to you and your family our deepest and most sincere condolences for this heavy loss. With highest regards, Fatos Nano Chairman of the PSSH Tirana, 21.07.1997