§ Lord Aveburyask Her Majesty's Government:
What communications they have had with the Albanian authorities regarding the restoration of diplomatic relations between the United Kingdom and Albania and with what results; and whether they will now make a fresh offer of talks on the matter without any preconditions.
§ Lord CarringtonLast year we formally proposed to the Albanian Government that diplomatic relations should be restored without waiting for a resolution of the financial problems which had previously stood in the way. Regrettably the Albanians have not agreed. The offer remains open and we remain ready for talks without preconditions.