Government of National Reconciliation
The Government of National Reconciliation 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 |