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The Head of State President Paul Biya has been presented best wishes for 2015 by the Diplomatic Corps, closely followed by National Dignitaries.
President Paul Biya speaking to the Diplomatic Corps a few minutes ago, re-echoed his words of December 31st 2014, expressing his determination to fight terrorism. This, he said, can be seen in measures such as the anti-terrorism law adopted and promulgated in 2014. He emphasized that terrorism is a global fight and demands an international response, reiterating that world leaders must come together to fight the menace. He thanked Cameroon's international partners including the U.S, Germany, France and Russia.
President Paul Biya strongly condemned the barbaric acts by the Jihadist trio who
killed 12 persons yesterday January 08 in Paris, France.
Concerning Cameroon's Economy, the Head of State said Cameroon will pursue its efforts to reduce poverty by creating employment, and improving on living conditions, modernizing its agriculture, and moving towards the transformation of its raw materials.
President Biya also highlighted global concerns such as the slow-down of economic activities in emerging economies, unstable markets, climate change and more.
Speaking earlier, the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, the outgoing Algerian Ambassador to Cameroon H.E Toufik Milat, affirmed that the Diplomatic community supports the President's actions in the promotion of a democratic culture, and in the fight against terrorism. Inspite of the gloomy atmosphere of havoc wrecked by Boko Haram, Ambassador Milat said, 2014 was a year of diplomatic victories scored by President Paul Biya. He described Cameroon as a land of dialogue and Peace. Cameroon needs to improve its investment Climate, he added.
Meanwhile, the National Dignitaries are at this moment, shaking the President's hand, and wishing him a Happy New Year.
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