This post is an extract of the speech that was delivered during the AMAF Meeting in Singapore on 9th November 1989.
Unity
We can consider ourselves fortunate that as developing nations, we have always been confronting issues, mostly created by developed nations, as a united front in a determined and concerted manner.
We have always been unanimous in our desire and untiring efforts to overcome these issues to ensure that our people have a better quality of life. We recognise that we have to unite to confront these issues just as we need these issues for our unity.
Rural Development
Given the important role of agriculture and food production in our economies, the responsibility we have before us is definitely quite daunting. The task of rural development is a continuing and increasing challenge.
Nevertheless, I am confident that with unity and determination, it should not be insurmountable. So long as we do not depart from the goals and aspirations we have for our people, strengthened by the spirit of ASEAN cooperation and solidarity that have been clearly demonstrated, we can achieve our targets and objectives to face the future with confidence.
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