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OSCE Chairman-in-Office calls for political dialogue in Albania
VIENNA 14 September 1998
VIENNA, 14 September 1998 - The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Polish Foreign Minister Bronislaw Geremek, is following with great concern the deteriorating situation in Albania.
He has spoken with President Mejdani and remains in contact with leaders in Albania, as well as colleagues from interested countries. He has instructed the Head of the OSCE Presence in Tirana to continue closely monitoring the situation and to take any action deemed appropriate together with other international institutions and interested countries.
Strongly condemning recourse to violence, he calls for an immediate end to it. He appeals to all sides to find a peaceful and political solution to the crisis, in adherence with the legal framework of the country and in co-operation with the President of the Republic.
Foreign Minister Geremek wishes to recall the efforts of the international community, and notably of the OSCE, to assist Albania in its search of political solutions, consolidation of stability and economic prosperity. Recent events put in jeopardy this trend and make it difficult for the continuation of this international commitment.
He has spoken with President Mejdani and remains in contact with leaders in Albania, as well as colleagues from interested countries. He has instructed the Head of the OSCE Presence in Tirana to continue closely monitoring the situation and to take any action deemed appropriate together with other international institutions and interested countries.
Strongly condemning recourse to violence, he calls for an immediate end to it. He appeals to all sides to find a peaceful and political solution to the crisis, in adherence with the legal framework of the country and in co-operation with the President of the Republic.
Foreign Minister Geremek wishes to recall the efforts of the international community, and notably of the OSCE, to assist Albania in its search of political solutions, consolidation of stability and economic prosperity. Recent events put in jeopardy this trend and make it difficult for the continuation of this international commitment.