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FINANCE Minister Vishnu Dhanpaul said it was always a "privilege and honour" to serve his country, addressing reporters after being sworn in at President's House, St Ann's, on March 17.

"My number one priority is to drive economic growth." He said such prosperity solves a lot of problems such as foreign exchange (forex) availability.

Asked about his transition from retired public servant to active politician, he said,"I don't think I will have a steep learning curve."