Thread by @PR_Paul_BIYA

As scientific & technological advancement is endowing humanity with more & more extraordinary powers each day, will the “new world” that is being heralded take a wrong turn & revert to the divisions & quarrels of yesteryear? Our future depends on it. May common sense prevail
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You would recall that last year, I deplored before you the fact that the spirit of conciliation is on the wane on the global scene. In this regard, the situation does not seem to have improved significantly. 11/12
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We have, like in the past, maintained close ties with the African Union. We endeavoured to contribute to the reform of its institutions, which is expected to enhance integration and ensure its financial autonomy. 10/12
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We will also seize all the opportunities offered by our excellent relations with Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as with any country willing to forge mutually beneficial cooperation ties with us. 9/12
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Whatever the circumstances, Cameroon will strive as much as possible to develop its trade with its traditional partners of the European Union. Similarly, we will pursue an active policy of economic cooperation with China… 8/12
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Indeed, it will be necessary to carry out initial processing of our products, develop the industrial sector to reduce imports, stimulate trade which is still clearly insufficient within regional groupings and explore new markets in the rest of the world. 7/12
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For a country like Cameroon that exports raw materials whose prices are determined on foreign markets, it would no doubt be indispensable, as I have often said, to reduce its dependence on the outside world. 6/12
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All in all, it should be admitted that the rise of nationalism and populism has significantly changed the atmosphere of international relations… This will definitely have consequences on the balance of power on the planet. 5/12
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Migration has also continued to be an issue of passionate debate. We are all aware of the causal link between this phenomenon and the rise of populism. 4/12
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The recent G20 Summit held in Argentina showed that the major world economic powers were not indifferent to the consequences of protectionism. Apparently, a majority of them are in favour of free trade, although it is not clear if the issue has been resolved. 3/12
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Repelled beyond our borders, Boko Haram now poses only a residual threat which, however, compels us to remain very vigilant. That is why we will maintain close collaboration with Lake Chad Basin Commission member countries… 2/12
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ISIS has activated its Jihadist cells in North Africa & in the Sahelian strip. Despite being held in check militarily, it still has an enormous capacity to cause harm in various African countries. Cameroon has had a bitter experience in its fight against Boko Haram. 1/12 #Thread