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CONTENTS

[01] UNDP IS READY TO COOPERATE IN EDUCATION FIELD

[02] PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL COUNCIL OF AUSTRIA MEETS ALBANIAN INTERIOR MINISTER

[03] COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN INTERIOR MINISTRIES OF ALBANIA AND AUSTRIA SIGNED

[04] ALBANIAN INTERIOR MINISTER MEETS AUSTRIAN OFFICIALS

[05] $200,000 ACCORDED BY UNDP FOR ALBANIAN ENVIRONMENT IN 1997

[06] PRESS REVIEW

[07] FURTHER STEP IN STRENGTHENING ALBANIAN-GERMAN TIES IN EDUCATION

[08] COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TIRANA AND BRINDISI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

[09] JOINT PERFORMANCE OF THEATRES OF VLORA AND SAN GIOVANI OF RIMINI

[10] CONFERENCE ON "BALKANS AFTER THE DAYTON AGREEMENT" CONTINUES

[11] ALBANIA AND BERISHA HAVE MADE GREAT FRIENDS IN GERMANY - Stercken

[01] UNDP IS READY TO COOPERATE IN EDUCATION FIELD

Schuman confirmed his readiness and supported the vision of this ministry, regarding the its aims in establishing a system, where the high education be integrated with the scientific research into institutional, administration and individual levels.

In the course of this cooperation, another meeting will be conducted, which will clarify the main directions of work in the framework of a new project to be prepared by the Albanian staff and foreign consultants. /a.ke/jz/mt/sh/

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[02] PRESIDENT OF FEDERAL COUNCIL OF AUSTRIA MEETS ALBANIAN INTERIOR MINISTER

Dr Pfeifer congratulated minister Shamata on the results, correctness and fairness of the elections in Albania and appreciated the very positive fact that police helped directly to the good conduct of the poll.

"We rejoice over the results of the reform, the stability and the clear perspective of Albania and we are historically linked with the Albanians," said Mr Pfeifer. "You have started a difficult way full of sacrifices towards Europe, showing it that you are a vital people, who know to overcome difficulties in the name of the future."

Minister Shamata spoke of the development of reforms in Albania and the support of the friends of Albania in this aspect, especially Austria which is making its maximal contribution.

They also talked about the grave situation in Kosova and the efforts to be made to establish dialogue, which should lead to a final solution between Prishtine and Belgrade. Then Pfeifer and Shamata spoke of the grave situation in Belgrade and the attention to be attached to the situation in Kosova, which has not been given the necessary priority and space after the Dayton Accord, and about the isolation of the communist regime of Belgrade.

Mr Shamata conveyed in the meeting the greetings of the Albanian Speaker of Parliament Pjeter Arbnori for the President of the Federal Council of Austria. ake/kled/xh/k

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[03] COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN INTERIOR MINISTRIES OF ALBANIA AND AUSTRIA SIGNED

"The signed agreement will create a big space for the intensification and cooperation between the interior structures of both countries in the framework of the very good relations in all fields", said Austrian Interior Minister Dr. Kaspar Einem, hailing the achievements of reforms in Albania, as well as the successful job of the Albanian police in the fight against crime and drugs.

Minister Shamata thanked Einem for the good treatment of Albanians who work and live in Austria.

Austrian Interior Minister approved the request of his counterpart on the further gradual liberalization of entering visas for the Albanian citizens.

Based on the signed agreement, they agreed the common bilateral commission to hold its first meeting in Tirana, which will define the priorities of future cooperation.

Both parties also agreed on training, exchange of experts, etc. Minister Einem promised support on multilateral plan, in those structures where Austria is member.

During his visit, Shamata met the General Director of Public Security of Austria, Michael Sika and the General Director of the Center for the fight against drugs and organized crime, Giacomeli. /kled/mt/sh/

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[04] ALBANIAN INTERIOR MINISTER MEETS AUSTRIAN OFFICIALS

In the meeting that Secretary General for Foreign Policy in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Austria, Albert Rohan, had with Shamata he described the relations between the two countries as excellent.

Rohan said that Austria will support Albania for the signing of the agreement of association with the European Union and its efforts to integrate in all international structures.

Shamata focused on the situation in Albania, the relations with the neighbouring countries and broader, the situation in Kosova, the alternatives for a solution through discrediting the Belgrade regime. Shamata said that Albania will not tolerate a division of Kosova, its ethnic cleansing and the violence exerted towards the Albanians in Kosova.

He asked further support from Austria in the context of the European Union to step up the pressure on Serbia until a final solution of the question of Kosova is reached.

Rohan informed Shamata of the clear position of Austria on the question of Kosova.

The Minister of Education and Culture of Austria, Gehrer, in the meeting with Shamata assured him of the extension and full support of education and culture in Albania.

Shamata told the Austrian Minister of the approval by the Albanian Government some days ago of an agreement between the Albanian Government and the Land of Vorarlberg for the realisation of a program of assistance in the field of education, culture and health.

Gehrer told Mr Shamata of a number of projects for Albania in the field of education and culture.

Minister Shamata also had a meeting with the deputy chairman of the Social Democratic Party of Austria and Governor of the Land of Burgenland Karl Stix. ake/kei/xh/sh/

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[05] $200,000 ACCORDED BY UNDP FOR ALBANIAN ENVIRONMENT IN 1997

"The final aim is the opening of the same office even in Albania, which is in need of a national coordinator, responsible for managing the program at a national level, and a committee made up of 11 people, elected by academic, governmental and non-governmental circles and UNDP representatives", said Czajkowski.

This project has to do with small grants for the SGP (Small Global Program of Non-governmental environmental organizations by the fund of facilitating of Global Environmental Fund (GEF), found in 1991, aiming to help the countries in development.

Started 3 years ago as a pilot program, SGP operates in 33 different countries of the world, from which only Poland and Turkey are from Europe, and lately also Albania. /kled/mt/k

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[06] PRESS REVIEW

Regarding the analysis of Socialist Party in districts after the local elections of October 20th, Zeri i Popullit reports: "ASP and fortune of democracy". In the heading "actualities", with regard to the international conference "Balkans after the Dayton Accord', the paper reports "Dayton in Tirana".

Republika reports: The balance-sheet of Sude attempts to return interest rates as well", regarding the activity of the woman known by people as Sude, who operates with usuries. "Pristina is nearer than Belgrade" is the editorial of Republika paper. In its heading the paper publishes the article "Tirana court rejects openly the Attorney General's Office".

Rilindja reports: "Worren Christopher met leader Rugova". The paper also carries the statement of leader Rugova given to the "Voice of America". Regarding the news conference given in the Democratic League of Kosova, the paper publishes the article "Kosova will be among the priorities of U.S. policy.

"70 participants, aged people and reporters, applause Hajdari" writes Albania about a rally held yesterday by the self-styled president of the UITUA, Azem Hajdari. The article is entitled "Azem Hajdari's suicide." "Albania seeks support for Kosova" writes another article. Concerning the topic of usury, the paper writes that the members of the commission which will control the renting firms will be defined Monday.

Lajmi i Dites makes coverage of the meeting of the President of the Republic of Kosova, Ibrahim Rugova with the U.S. Secretary of State, Christopher. The paper writes of the Second International Conference of the Albanian Atlantic Association, "The Balkans after the Dayton Accord."

Koha Jone writes: "Gjirokastra: police revenge towards student protesters," related to a protest of students of Eqrem Cabej University for the bad conditions in dormitories. Concerning the conference "The Balkans after Dayton," the paper writes: "The relations between the two countries are as those between the people who sometimes come to terms sometimes not."

Regarding a rally directed by the self-styled president of the UITUA, Azem Hajdari, Gazeta Shqiptare cites Hajdari as saying: "It is high time to change Albania." The paper carries another article "Customs taxes in 1996: 7 billion lek 'to feed' the state budget."

As regards protest of students in Gjirokastra, Dita Informacion writes: "Students, in a strike without a limit." The paper writes that "Hajdari on the street against Albanian TV director" with regard to a rally directed by Hajdari. eva/kei/xh/k

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[07] FURTHER STEP IN STRENGTHENING ALBANIAN-GERMAN TIES IN EDUCATION

A high ranking Albanian delegation of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is visiting Germany between December 15 and 22, with the aim of further strengthening relations between Albania and Germany in all fields.

The delegation, headed by minister Besnik Gjongecaj, will conduct meetings with the minister of Science of the Baden-Werttenberg Land at the Conference of German rectors, the German Academic Exchange Enterprise as well as meetings with the Presidents of the Stuttgart and Hohenhijim Universities, the German Foundation of "Fraunhofer" Researches and others.

"In the context of signing in March 1966 the memorandum of Cooperation between Albania and the United Nations on education, science and culture, we are optimistic that in a very near future, the structure and quality of this significant activity for the nation will be very efficient," the Director for Development Policies and Foreign Relations, Genc Vincani, told ATA. jz/lm/Z/

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[08] COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN TIRANA AND BRINDISI CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

A delegation of the Tirana Chamber of Commerce and Industry , headed by its Secretary General Gafur Luga, visited Italy, at the invitation of the Chamber of Trade and Industry of Brindisi.

The talks conducted at this chamber, its director Vinicio Livieri stressed that especially the cooperation with Albania has its own priorities and that the Italian government is interested in its further development.

Afterwards an agreement of cooperation was signed between the two institutions. For the Albanian side it was signed by Gafur Luga, and for the Italian side by Marcela Mina, president of the Brindisi Chamber of Foreign Trade and Industry.

A meeting was held in one of the halls of Hotel "Barsotti" with representatives of Italian enterprise interested in investment and export in Albania.

Representatives of many firms from the Brindisi region asked cooperation with Albanian firms including "Monkafe", "IKO-HYDRO", "De Danieli", "De Paolo", "Lizzona", "Imcev" , "Carbonara" and other firms. a.ke/jz/lm/Z/

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[09] JOINT PERFORMANCE OF THEATRES OF VLORA AND SAN GIOVANI OF RIMINI

The theatre of the Vlora city and that of San Giovani of Rimini in Italy will soon come out with a joint performance.

The realisation of Kadare's work "Who brought Doruntina" under the title "The dream of a winter night" will gather together the Vlora and Italian actors on the same stage.

This is an initiative of the leaders of the Vlora cultural association "Agimi", which was materialised through mutual talks between the respective leaders.

"It is a very interesting project which we hope to continue further in the future," the director of the Vlora theatre, actor Kristaq Skrami, told ATA. The actors will interpret the drama in Albanian and Italian languages.

It is the first time an Albanian theatre troupe is realising a cooperation with a foreign troupe after staging sometimes ago "Rinoceronti", in which a French actor had a leading role as well. a.ke/jz/lm/Z/

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[10] CONFERENCE ON "BALKANS AFTER THE DAYTON AGREEMENT" CONTINUES

"The efforts of U.S. and European politicians, diplomats and militaries to realise the programme of this document ended successfully. This success is also a merit of Albania, which has been one of the first countries to welcome the agreement not only politically but also by sending troops to the multi-national force acting in Bosnia," said the Secretary of State at the Albanian Defence Ministry, Leonard Demi, in the proceedings of the second day of the conference in Tirana.

The representative of the French Atlantic Association, Alexis Kummetat, spoke of the U.S. and European influence in putting into practice the Dayton decision and maintaining continuity.

Afterwards, Major-General Adem Cobani, military advisor to President Berisha spoke of NATO's role in implementing the Dayton decisions.

The same issue was treated by the correspondent of the "Izvestia" newspaper, the representative of the Russian Atlantic Association, M.Jushin.

Genc Pollo, deputy president of the Albanian Atlantic Association, Hans Stercken, President of the German Atlantic Association and Pandeli Majko, member of the leading council of the Albanian Atlantic Association also spoke of NATO's role in the cooperation for peace in the Balkans.

The President of the VEFA firm, Vebi Alimuca, and the EU ambassador to Albania, Elio Germano, spoke of the role of the economic relations among the Balkan countries and their role in strengthening the spirit of understanding and cooperation.

Selim Belortaja, secretary of State for Foreign Economic Relations at the Albanian Foreign Ministry, Carlos Elbirt, general representative of the World Bank in Tirana and Mr. Georgiu, President of the Greek Atlantic Association, treated the topic on "Investment in the infrastructure of institutions - significant factor among the Balkan countries". a.ke/jz/lm/z/

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[11] ALBANIA AND BERISHA HAVE MADE GREAT FRIENDS IN GERMANY - Stercken

President Berisha and Mr. Stercken expressed delight at the high level of friendship and cooperation between the two peoples and countries.

Mr. Stercken brought President Berisha greetings from President Herzog and appreciated Albania's profound changes and the fast rate of development on the road of reforms.

He said that Albania and President Berisha have made great and numerous friends in Germany.

They also dwelt on the latest developments in the Balkans and appreciated the significant role of Albania as a factor of peace and stability in this troubled region.

President Berisha told the German guests that actually peace and stability are deeply threatened in the south of the Balkans by Milosevic and his federation, which is based on violence, oppression and discrimination of one nation against the other nation.

He stressed that unfortunately the international community has not yet clearly realised the great explosive danger this federation and the grave situation in Kosova carry in themselves. jz/lm

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