The life of States has become so complex, not only in domestic affairs

but also in relations between them, that there is always an element of

unpredictability in the events which confront them. It is the duty of those

in power to minimize that element of unpredictability as much as possible

in order to successfully conduct policies in keeping with the commitments

made before their peoples.

I can assure you that, as far as I am concerned, the riots, the difficulties

due to the crisis, the incidents caused by armed groups will not make me

stray off my course. The priorities which we set – revival of growth,

improvement of the standard of living, and fight against corruption –

constitute my “road map”. Circumstances may make the task more

arduous for us but, rest assured, no obstacles will stop us.

As always, I will need your confidence and your support to overcome

them. But I have no doubt that, together, we will succeed.