Meeting of the KPD of PSH: Party chairman Fatos Nano calls for a vote of confidence with full unanimity The Socialist Party does not waver “We have brought them in and we have taken them out and faced them with a vote, but without co-governing, but without accepting the rules of the game, but without accepting compromises. Political insistence and demands over their interests, while we were in government, if we had deepened survey findings. We are in a non-governing case.” To change just for the sake of changing, I do not understand. With these forces we have and with this prime minister, even together, we can do a lot. Of course, not always everyone. If everyone won in this matter, if everyone lost in this matter. Insistence and co-governance, but no acceptance of findings. In condemning political surveys over the interests of findings. We are in a non-governing case. To change just for the sake of changing, I do not understand. The speech of PSSH chairman Fatos Nano at yesterday’s KPD meeting Read on pages 2-3

Allow me to express my appreciation for the leadership role you and your government have demonstrated Dear Prime Minister, Kosovo is facing a number of challenges, which call for wise action on your part. At the Rome conference on the Kosovo issue, the U.S. fully supported the rights of the Kosovo Albanians and condemned the excessive use of force by the Serbian authorities. The U.S. also stressed that a peaceful solution to this crisis is crucial for regional stability, a goal for which we rely on you. Instead of encouraging the peaceful and moderate actions of Albanian leaders in Kosovo, recent events have forced large-scale displacement, have raised serious doubts about Belgrade’s intentions, and could deepen an already very dangerous situation. The continuing conflict in Kosovo could drag the whole region into a catastrophe from which there would be no winners. The courage of the Albanians in enduring this violence and discrimination not through force, but through perseverance and determination, is admirable. However, we are concerned that some armed groups may decide to respond to Serbian brutality in such a manner. The Serbian authorities are skillfully using the recent violent incidents as justification for repression against the Albanian community as a whole. This clearly serves their broader aim of further destabilizing the region through the escalation of this tragedy. I have made it clear to the leaders in Tirana and Belgrade that the use of force to resolve disputes is unacceptable. Instead, we must use all available means to encourage political dialogue between the interested parties and to find a solution that preserves the rights and legitimate interests of the Albanian community in Kosovo without undermining territorial integrity or regional peace. We hope that you will continue to play an important role in stability at this important historical moment. Sincerely, William J. Clinton Times, 13 April 1998

Fatos Nano and Dritëro Agolli, in one of yesterday’s meeting sessions (Photo: A. Armini) Dritëro Agolli’s discussion at the KPD meeting IS MERITOCRACY A CHILD OF PATRIOTISM? PAGE 4

Speech by PSSH Chairman Fatos Nano at yesterday’s KPD meeting Read on pages 2-3

Awaiting the names Speaking at the end of the meeting, Prime Minister Fatos Nano made known his main focus in the expected changes in government: correcting the coalition formula. Correcting the prime minister’s formula with the return of the resigned ministries. Also correcting the formula of governance and the administrative stimulus. On this matter, consultations will be held, at times with the parliamentary group and the coalition, as well as with the institutional forces. At the beginning of the week, in accordance with constitutional procedures, the full proposal will be presented. Sundu shef? politikë? [text partly illegible]

...cuts? unprecedented coalition of broad government and an unprecedented coalition. To calmly and prudently resolve the particularities of this governance and its tradition of progress toward moderation. More than with United parties on the new edge of the SP. As for the majority and recent events, the government’s light does not fade either. To win and win in government. All forces are needed for the government. More clearly for the party and for the government. Even more distinctive for the new government and for a quick win. These are the things. Breath and rules are needed. These cannot be done in half-words or in squalor. To avoid confrontations and breakdowns, the seriousness of work and decision-making must increase. Only then can the government remain functional.[?]