Economic interests intermingled among countries and peoples. Most of the countries have formed economic groups that protect the interests of their members and compete with other groups sometimes in a friendly and other times in a severe aggressive way. Our nation will not be able to share in such competition unless we change some of our old orientation and behaviour in dealing with ourselves and others. Isolationism is no longer possible nor beneficial since continued communication with others only will grant us the opportunity to get closer and participate in building the new international order as well as tackling the existing problems besides removing the misunderstanding resulting in loss of mutual confidence between peoples and the various cultures. While the essence of our religion and culture is deeply-rooted in the past, yet we should not rely complacently on our past glories which no longer serve as a suitable ground for our present communication with others nor will they result in any awakening nor open the doors of future before us.
Science is now the path for nations competing for supremacy and leadership.
The second weapon is persistene, unrelenting work and perfect performance by all citizens. We should all be aware that there is no room in the new coming century for sluggish performers, preoccupied with slogans and big talks rather than hard work. Besides any industrial, agricultural, or service productions are valueless unless they rise up, in terms of quality and efficiency, to the level of their competitors in world markets which are now open, without any limits, to all, where commodities and services are promoted exclusively on the basis of high quality. Reverend Ulemas, Brothers and Sisters, This is my address to you on this glorious day. We talked about the eternal message of Islam and the consequences that our nation confronts on the threshold of the new century.