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বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতা যুদ্ধ দলিলপত্র : সপ্তম খণ্ড
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peasant on his farm can contribute to this national effort by taking part in the overall effort to maximize production and make his contribution to the integrity and solidarity of Pakistan.

Maximize production and exports

 Let us resolve today, individually and collectively, to maximize production and exports. We must work hard and learn to reduce our dependence on others in every field in the shortest possible time. Any sacrifice which this will entail must be borne with patriotic fervor and national solidarity.

 I appeal to both labor and management to maintain the best of relation. Let there be understanding and accommodation rather than bickering and strife. Strikes and lock-outs should be avoided at all costs. Such wastage of the country's productive capacity would be totally unpatriotic at this critical juncture in our national life. I cannot afford to let such unpatriotic activities go unchallenged. Stringent measures shall be taken to curb such tendencies.’

 Our agriculturists have done a remarkable job in recent years. Food production has increased rapidly since 1965, bringing the country to the threshold for food self-sufficiency. Let them consolidate and improve on their performance in food grains and at the same time turn their attention to the production of export crops which present great opportunities for increased output. Government would be willing to provide all the necessary facilities and incentives for this purpose.

 I have candidly presented before you difficulties we face today. But let this not give rise to despondency. A large part of the problem we face today is of a temporary nature. It has not affected the basic strength of the economy. We have a large potential for increasing production, both in agriculture and industry. We have today a sizable class of progressive agriculturists, industrial entrepreneurs and middle class investors. These are assets on which the foundation of a rapidly developing economy are laid. The nation has faced a difficult challenge before in its short history. I have no doubt that we would be able to overcome the present difficulties with our united efforts and resume our endeavor to build for a prosperous and just society.

Foreign reactions

 Now a word about foreign reactions to our internal trouble. It is a matter of satisfaction that in the difficult situation that the country has faced in the past few months, reaction and response from an overwhelming number of countries has been one of sympathy and understanding of the problem we are facing and are trying to resolve. Our friends abroad have given complete support to action taken by the government of maintain the unity and integrity of Pakistan. They have at the same time warned those who have attempted to interfere in our internal affairs to desist from such actions. I should like to take this opportunity to express, on behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, and on my own behalf, our appreciation and gratitude to them.

 We are also heartened by the favorable response of the international community, particularly the United Nations Organization and its agencies to our need for cooperative