Government of National Reconciliation

The Government of National Reconciliation (Albanian: Qeveria e Pajtimit Kombëtar) was the government that presided over Albania from 9 March 1997 to 29 June 1997, during the Albanian Civil War. It was created as a result of the social, economic, and political turmoil of early 1997, spurred by the collapse of pyramid schemes and the subsequent loss of many Albanians' life savings. This government was formed in the week following the resignation of the government of Aleksandër Meksi on 2 March 1997 by the major political parties of the country with international support. The new government was voted on 11 March 1997 by Parliament and promulgated by the President Sali Berisha on 12 March. The following politicians were appointed to the Council of Ministers and other governmental positions:

Name Position Date appointed Date left office Party
Bashkim Fino Prime Minister 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Socialiste
Belul Çela Minister of Interior Affairs 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Demokratike
Shaqir Vukaj Minister of Defence 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Socialiste
Arian Starova Minister of Foreign Affairs 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Aleanca Social-Demokrate
Arben Malaj Minister of Finances 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Socialiste
Spartak Ngjela Minister of Justice 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Lëvizja e Legalitetit
Eduard Ypi Minister of Privatization 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Demokratike
Astrit Kalenja Minister of Health and Environment 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Balli Kombëtar
Myqerem Tafaj Minister of High Education and Scientific Research 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Demokratike
Luan Skuqi Minister of Sports and Education 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Demokratike
Haxhi Aliko Minister of Food and Agriculture 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Social-Demokrate
Kastriot Shtylla Minister of Mineral and Energetic Sources 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Republikane
Foto Dhuka Minister of Industry, Transport and Trade 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 PBDNJ
Ëngjëll Ndocaj Minister of Culture, Youth, and Women 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Demokristiane
Elmaz Sherifi Minister of Labour and Social Affairs 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Socialiste
Vasillaq Spaho Minister of Public Affairs and Tourism 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Republikane
Ekerem Kastrati Secretary General of the Council of Ministers 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Demokratike
Lush Përpali State Secretary in the Interior Ministry 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Socialiste
Ali Kazazi State Secretary in the Defence Ministry 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Demokratike
Pavli Zeri State Secretary in the Foreign Ministry 9 March 1997 29 June 1997 Social-Demokrate
Not to be confused with the 29 August 1941 to October 1944 government of German-occupied Serbia, the Government of National Salvation.
Part of the
Albanian Civil War
Fighting groups
Gangs of 1997
Massacres in 1997
Tragedies of 1997
Treasury thefts
Rescue missions
UN Resolutions
Important events
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