Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso said on Thursday that the government will try its utmost to address the uncertainties in the current economic situation and worries among people over their livelihood.

In a New Year's speech, Aso vowed to adopt "appropriate measures" to lead Japan out of the global recession.

"Japan will be the first country in the world to climb out of this recession," said Aso, expressing his determination to place priority on tackling the worsening economy.

"I believe that we can certainly triumph over the adversities," he said.

(Xinhua News Agency January 1, 2009)