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OSCE Chairman-in-Office issues statement on crisis in Albania

Date:
Place:
COPENHAGEN
Source:
OSCE Chairpersonship, OSCE Presence in Albania
Fields of work:
Democratization
COPENHAGEN, 12 February 1997 - The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE, Danish Foreign Minister Niels Helveg Petersen issued the following statement today in Copenhagen:

The Chairman-in-Office of the OSCE wishes to express his deep concern about developments in Albania. The potential for a serious crisis is at hand. The Chairman-in-Office calls upon all sides involved to refrain from the use of violence and to respect the rule of law.

The Chairman-in-Office reiterates that the current crisis in Albania can only be solved by peaceful means and through dialogue between those involved.