Napominjući da je prethodnih 12 mjeseci bilo obilježeno "ogromnim izazovima", Ruecker je rekao da taj period također predstavlja jedan "veliki napredak" i postignuće za pokrajinu -- posebno u sprovedbi međunarodno odobrenih standarda u osam oblasti, između ostalih u oblasti demokratskih institucija, vladavini zakona, manjinskim pravima i ekonomiji.
Noting that the past 12 months were marked by "enormous challenges," Ruecker said that the period was also one of "great progress" and achievement for the province -- particularly in the implementation of internationally endorsed standards in eight areas, including democratic institutions, rule of law, minority rights and the economy.