ABIDJAN, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara on Saturday in Abidjan outlined the priorities of his new government, urging ministers to pursue their efforts with "greater commitment and dedication" to improve citizens' well-being, with security, national cohesion, and peace as key objectives.
"We must maintain strong momentum in all strategic sectors in order to accelerate our country's development while preserving security, national cohesion, and peace," Ouattara said during a cabinet meeting held a day after the formation of the new government.
On Friday, upon the proposal of Prime Minister Robert Beugre Mambe, Ouattara formed a 35-member government, including the prime minister, a vice prime minister, two ministers of state, and four deputy ministers.
The president stressed the need to identify localities still lacking access to water and electricity and to plan expansion efforts to achieve nationwide coverage.
"We have made significant progress in recent years, but it is still necessary to go further, as the population expects more results from us," he added.
Ouattara said he expects "discipline and solidarity" from his ministers in carrying out government action to build a "greater Cote d'Ivoire."
"The realization of our ambition for a greater Cote d'Ivoire is within reach. It is up to all of us to commit ourselves fully, with determination and dedication," he concluded. ■
