Important to maintain a stable administration philosophy – Chief Executive

The Macao Special Administrative Region Government today hosted a reception to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the establishment of the MSAR and the installation of the Second Term MSAR Government. Chief Executive Mr Ho Hau Wah said at the reception that the address of President Hu Jintao was both stimulating and encouraging, and had important directional meaning to many affairs of the MSAR. “With the support of the Central Government and the solidarity of the people in Macao, the SAR Government has fulfilled the administrative responsibilities it was commissioned to carry out in the past five years. “During this process, we made necessary changes and adjustments, and at the same time tried to balance all sides. However, it is important that we maintain a stable administration philosophy. “As a young Special Administrative Region, maintaining historic continuity keeps us from crises that we do not have the experience to handle, it also secures stability and solidarity of the society and laid a foundation for development and security. “ The smooth beginning of ‘One country Two Systems’ in Macao provides reliable political and social guarantee for the development of the SAR in the future and the progress of Macao into a quality society. “The practices in the past five years have greatly elevated our ability to deal with new challenges, ensuring the successful implementation of “One Country Two Systems”, “Macau People Governing Macao” and a high degree of autonomy in a society of sustainable development, enabling the SAR to go for greater success.” More than 1,300 guests attended the reception, including the Director of the Central Government Liaison Office in Macao, Mr Bai Zhijian; President of the Legislative Assembly, Ms Susana Chou; President of the Court of Final Appeal, Mr Sam Hou Fai; Commander of the Macao Garrison troops of the People's Liberation Army, Mr Liu Lian Hua; Political Commissar of the Macau Garrison of the People's Liberation Army, Mr Yang Zhongmin and community leaders. Other celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the SAR include a cultural performance organised by the Macao SAR Cultural Institute, and a fireworks display hosted by the Macao SAR Government Tourist Office.