Albright’s visit Albright awarded the “Golden Order of Skanderbeg”; a successful visit to Tirana Albright: Support for Meta in the fight against corruption SPECIAL COVERAGE ON PAGES 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 Albright: Meta is personally committed to eradicating corruption. We want him to succeed, since systemic corruption makes it harder for Albania to move forward. Meanwhile, we want it to move forward Albright: “I congratulate the Meta government and its predecessor on the achievements made in stopping nearly 40 organized-crime groups during the last four months of 1999” Albright: I think the Stability Pact process is at a stage where funding is now being determined, so Albania should receive stronger support regarding what it can obtain from these funds Meidani-Albright meeting U.S. military presence in Albania It is necessary not only for Albania, but also for stability in the region Meta-Albright meeting The government enjoys support for the changes it seeks to make Meta: Albania - U.S., long-term cooperation. Albright: We are with you in consolidating the achievements Thaçi-Albright meeting Albright - Thaçi: Kosovo will not be divided The chairman of the PPDK declares that he has received assurances from U.S. policy that Kosovo will not be cantonized, but will be built In the photo: U.S. Secretary of State Albright and Prime Minister Meta (Photo: A. Babani) In the photo: U.S. Secretary of State Albright and Prime Minister Meta (Photo: A. Babani)

Albright in Parliament Albright: Further progress is necessary

Albright: You have democracy; increase life expectancy 3 Albright now has the “Golden Order of Skanderbeg” 5 People of Tirana in the square: We are with you, “Madam Secretary” 6 Berishans in Parliament: “Pollo gen, get up, I’ll drown you!” 7