American President Bill Clinton supports Prime Minister Nano Yesterday, the U.S. ambassador to Tirana, Mariza Lino, held a friendly meeting with the head of the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Fatos Nano. On this occasion she delivered to Mr. Nano a warm message of friendship and support for the people and government of Albania, signed by President Bill Clinton. The message reads: Dear Mr. Prime Minister, My warmest congratulations on your appointment as Prime Minister of the Republic of Albania. The past years have been very difficult for Albania. The severe turmoil and economic insecurity that has affected the country represent an extremely great challenge for your government. I wish to inform you that the United States of America will work in full partnership with your administration to rebuild the democratic and economic institutions necessary for the outstanding prosperity of your country. In light of the political polarization that has battered your society, your willingness to include a broad spectrum of political forces in the governing process is most encouraging. So too is your declaration of readiness for full cooperation with the international community. I am confident that in due course your country will move in the right direction thanks to the dedication and administration that we will provide. WILLIAM JEFFERSON CLINTON

At the Ministry of Defence: The reopening of the assistance office, proof of the Pentagon’s reduced concern about the Albanian army At the Ministry of Defence: The Americans are returning The reopening of the assistance office, proof of the Pentagon’s reduced concern about the Albanian army Page 2

The editorial office of the newspaper “Zëri i Popullit” has a regular structure like any organized company. Now it needs interested people to be appointed as editors. They should reply by 12:00 at the latest, from today until 15 August 1997. THE CONDITIONS THEY MUST MEET: 1. Have completed higher education in the field of studies or have [?] a diploma in journalism (history-philosophy, sociology, etc.) 2. Have completed higher education in the field of studies in journalism (history-philosophy, sociology) and in the departments of philology, law and economics. This announcement does not limit the work-experience criterion required by the higher-level profile 3. Have completed at least one foreign language. 4. Be no older than 28 years old.

RTV BOARD MEETS: The art of the village, director Albert Minga won the post of general director with 17 votes in favor and none against. Prof. Ylli Pango is elected chairman of the Board. RTV BOARD MEETS: Minga, general director “The art of the village,” director Albert Minga won the post of general director with 17 votes in favor and none against. Prof. Ylli Pango is elected chairman of the Board. Page 3

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ANNOUNCEMENT On Saturday, 09.08.1997, at 12:00, the meeting of the General Steering Committee of the PSSH will take place ANNOUNCEMENT Meeting of the KPD of the PSSH On Saturday, 09.08.1997, at 12:00, the meeting of the General Steering Committee of the PSSH will take place