The key to our ability to stay focused, act as a nation and make the necessary strategic changes in our economy lies in the unity of our people. We must continue to build on the social cohesion and political stability that we have painstakingly developed over the years.

The government will help those who are facing difficulties in the transition period as our economy restructures. In the short run, the government will provide temporary assistance to those who need help to tide over hard times. In the long term, the best way to help them is to give them the means to help themselves, through education, training and retraining.