As we celebrate these two glorious anniversaries, we are delighted to announce to you, dear people, the good news of the discovery of oil and gas, of good quality and in abundant quantities, in the region of Talsint in the Oriental provinces which are so dear to us.

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Original French: Nous nous réjouissons, au moment où nous célébrons ces deux glorieux anniversaires, de t’annoncer, cher peuple, la bonne nouvelle de la découverte du pétrole et du gaz, de bonne qualité et en quantités abondantes, dans la région de Talsint dans les provinces de l’Oriental qui nous sont si chères.

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Televised speech 20 August 2000

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