(17 Apr 1997) T/I: 11:10:52


International mediator Franz Vranitzky announced on Thursday (17/4) that Albania's warring political parties were ready to stage a general election. Vranitzky was in Tirana for talks with political party chiefs
and senior government officials.

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TIRANA, ALBANIA
WS Albanian president Sali Berisha meets with Franz Vranitzky, international mediator to Albania;
MS handshake;
MS two men photo-op;
SOT, Franz Vranitzky international mediator to Albania (english) saying that all political groups and parties in Albania, including the government wish to have election before summer, precisely 29. of June, he will suggest international community to encourage Albanian politicians to stick to this day..";
MS Vranitzky arrives to press conference;
SOT, Vranitzky saying that restoring democratic and political order in Albania should start with the elections, due to be held at the end of June..;

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