[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 34, Number 30 (Monday, July 27, 1998)]
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[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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Message to the Congress on Most-Favored-Nation Status for Albania

July 16, 1998

To the Congress of the United States:

    I am submitting an updated report to the Congress concerning the 
emigration laws and policies of Albania. The report indicates continued 
Albanian compliance with U.S. and international standards in the area of 
emigration. In fact, Albania has imposed no emigration restrictions, 
including exit visa requirements, on its population since 1991.
    On December 5, 1997, I determined and reported to the Congress that 
Albania is not in violation of the freedom of emigration criteria of 
sections 402 and 409 of the Trade Act of 1974. That action allowed for 
the continuation of most-favored-nation (MFN) status for Albania and 
certain other activities without the requirement of an annual waiver. 
This semiannual report is submitted as required by law pursuant to the 
determination of December 5, 1997.
                                            William J. Clinton
The White House,
July 16, 1998.

Note: This message was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on 
July 17. This item was not received in time for publication in the 
appropriate issue.