Portuguese Prime Minister Pedro Passos Coelho recently stated that he hopes for a broad consensus among all political parties and social groups in Portugal to advance national reforms, thoroughly overcome the economic crisis, and conclude the international bailout program as scheduled.
Coelho emphasized that Portugal hopes to exit the international bailout agreement on schedule by June of next year. This requires the entire nation to unite in advancing reforms, maintaining fiscal stability, and achieving stable economic growth as soon as possible. He also stated: “We are building a more prosperous and equitable country, and only by ensuring the sincere unity of all our people can we ensure this task is not abandoned halfway.”
Coelho also noted that recent economic data indicate signs of improvement in the Portuguese economy, demonstrating that the reforms have begun to show results. In the future, the Portuguese government will continue to encourage investment, actively create jobs, and stimulate economic growth.
