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(Recast) Singaporeans have ample reason to celebrate: PM Lee Hsien Loong

Xinhua, August 8, 2015 Adjust font size:

Singaporeans have ample reason to celebrate as the country is welcoming the 50th anniversary of independence on Sunday, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said in his National Day Message on Saturday, the eve of the country's Golden Jubilee.

In the message delivered in four official languages, the prime minister said that Singapore has journeyed from Third World to First and every citizen has benefited from the country's progress.

PM Lee said that Singapore now stands at a "high base camp" from which it can look back and marvel at how far it has come. " The journey ahead is uncharted. But we must press on, because we aspire to do better for ourselves and our children."

He also called on Singaporeans to commit themselves to work together, regardless of race, language or religion, for the country's happiness, prosperity, and progress. Endit