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:
NamePositionDate appointedDate left officeParty
Bashkim FinoPrime Minister9 March 199729 June 1997Socialiste
Belul ÇelaMinister of Interior Affairs9 March 199729 June 1997Demokratike
Shaqir VukajMinister of Defence9 March 199729 June 1997Socialiste
Arian StarovaMinister of Foreign Affairs9 March 199729 June 1997Aleanca Social-Demokrate
Arben MalajMinister of Finances9 March 199729 June 1997Socialiste
Spartak NgjelaMinister of Justice9 March 199729 June 1997Lëvizja e Legalitetit
Eduard YpiMinister of Privatization9 March 199729 June 1997Demokratike
Astrit KalenjaMinister of Health and Environment9 March 199729 June 1997Balli Kombëtar
Myqerem TafajMinister of High Education and Scientific Research9 March 199729 June 1997Demokratike
Luan SkuqiMinister of Sports and Education9 March 199729 June 1997Demokratike
Haxhi AlikoMinister of Food and Agriculture9 March 199729 June 1997Social-Demokrate
Kastriot ShtyllaMinister of Mineral and Energetic Sources9 March 199729 June 1997Republikane
Foto DhukaMinister of Industry, Transport and Trade9 March 199729 June 1997PBDNJ
Ëngjëll NdocajMinister of Culture, Youth, and Women9 March 199729 June 1997Demokristiane
Elmaz SherifiMinister of Labour and Social Affairs9 March 199729 June 1997Socialiste
Vasillaq SpahoMinister of Public Affairs and Tourism9 March 199729 June 1997Republikane
Ekerem KastratiSecretary General of the Council of Ministers9 March 199729 June 1997Demokratike
Lush PërpaliState Secretary in the Interior Ministry9 March 199729 June 1997Socialiste
Ali KazaziState Secretary in the Defence Ministry9 March 199729 June 1997Demokratike
Pavli ZeriState Secretary in the Foreign Ministry9 March 199729 June 1997Social-Demokrate