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USIA - Text: U.S. Congratulates Albanian President, Prime Minister, 97-07-25
From: The United States Information Agency (USIA) Home Page at <http://www.usia.gov>
TEXT: U.S. CONGRATULATES ALBANIAN PRESIDENT, PRIME MINISTER
(President Mejdani, Prime Minister Nano) (190)
Washington -- State Department Deputy Spokesman Jim Foley contratulated
Albanian President Rexhep Mejdani and Prime Mininster Fatos Nano on their
appointment by the new Albanian Parliament.
"The United States, along with our partners in the international community,
stands ready to assist Albania," Foley said.
Following is the text of his statement.
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman
July 25, 1997
STATEMENT BY JAMES B. FOLEY, DEPUTY SPOKESMAN
ALBANIA: NEW GOVERNMENT
The United States congratulates Albanian President Rexhep Mejdani and Prime
Minister Fatos Nano on their appointment by the Albanian Parliament. The
United States looks forward to working with the new Albanian Government as
it undertakes the difficult tasks of restoring public order and economic
health. We call on the new Albanian leadership and members of the
opposition, to work together for political reconciliation, the establishment
of strong democratic institutions, and sound economic policies. The United
States, along with our partners in the international community, stands
ready to assist Albania in its efforts to achieve these goals.
(End text)
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