 Myanmar is an transition to a system of democracy to ensure inclusive participation of all stakeholders. In 2014, Myanmar will share ASEAN, one of the fastest growing economic regions of the world. Ten economies with a combined GDP of two trillion US dollars. When East Asia is integrated, we will have more opportunities to offer to the world. A lot remains to be done. Key challenges such as infrastructure, education and healthcare can be addressed through responsible investments. The aspirations of people here are very high. They want to be a part of growth, upgrade the quality of life. We want investment to mean jobs, as many jobs as possible. That's what we mean when we say improving the state of the world. It's the first ever multi-stakeholder gathering taking place in Myanmar. The World Economic Forum will bring together the brightest minds, the most forward-thinking leaders and top experts from all walks of life, making a significant contribution to positive transformation in Myanmar.