"What was Guinea-Bissau like in the world until 2020? The answer is very simple. Until 2020, Guinea-Bissau was still considered a country in permanent political crisis that only made the news for bad reasons. A country without direction," he observed.

Breaking with this legacy involved repositioning Guinea-Bissau in the international context, from the perspective of the head of state, who believes that five years later, the results leave no doubt.

"We won that bet. Our international presence is now, more than ever, recognized and valued."

Embaló stated, listing the diplomatic successes that led the country to the presidency of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP), the African Leaders' Alliance Against Malaria (ALMA) and the OMVG, the Organization for the Valorization of the Gambia River.

This project transformed the country's energy landscape, no longer relying on boats for electricity. With the installation of the new national electricity system and the consequent electrification of the country, the entire economic, social, and cultural life in cities and peripheral communities will benefit from the effects of having access to permanent and cheaper electricity.

The President of Guinea-Bissau also spoke about the construction of roads in the regions, with the promise that it will continue, and the improvement of maritime transport, particularly with ships. Centenary of Amilcar Cabral  offered by Portugal.

He also recalled that renovation work at the Airport is nearing completion and that a new large hospital is being built on the site of what was once the old Military Hospital, among other projects.

Embaló referred to the failure of successive central governments in recent decades towards local power in Guinea-Bissau, considering that the lack of local power legitimized by direct elections has led to the degradation of the country's cities.

The President cited the example of the capital, Bissau, which, with its redevelopment work, has once again become a source of pride for all Guineans. Two other important cities in the interior, Bafatá and Gabú, have benefited from urban redevelopment work, and the head of state assures that this is a process that will not stop.

On this 24th of September, which marks the 52nd anniversary of Guinea-Bissau's independence, the President of the Republic spoke to all Guineans – men, women and young people – residing in the country, but also to those who live and work abroad and who make up the Guinean diaspora spread across the world.

"To all of you, a hug from the President of the Republic. A hug of solidarity, inspired by feelings rooted in a common sense of belonging, in the values ​​we share together and that make us one people, one nation," he declared.

In closing, he stated that to consolidate the democratic rule of law, it is necessary to invest more in health, education, and justice, combat organized crime and corruption, but above all, to invest in youth, in realizing their potential, and to further promote culture and sports. We need to invest more in people—in women, youth, and children.

At the end of his speech, Embaló also noted that 2025 is an election year, with general, presidential, and legislative elections scheduled for November 23, in which he will run for president again. The outcome of these two elections will be crucial for the President to continue, expand, and intensify the successful momentum already underway since 2020.