UN General Assembly
1988

policy. Its centuries-long history, as well as the history of the past 40 years, has taught the people of Albania to place its freedom, independence and complete sovereignty, which are the basis of our State policy, above all else. Most important of all, it has not considered these assets apart from the context of what goes on outside our country, apart from the freedom and independence of other peoples. we therefore respect other people and, at the same time, ask for: their respect. Accordingly, we are not afraid to co-operate with other States we desire such co-operation. We see it as Q way to promote our own development and to contribute to the development of international relations and co-operation. It is important also that this co-operation be based on equality and mutual advantage, and that it do no damage to the sovereignty or social system of any country. The delegation of Albania has stated the views of its Government on some of the most basic" questions relating to current developments with the sincere desire