National policies alone are not enough to leave the crisis behind us once and for all. Policies at the European level are also necessary. For one, European measures to complete the single market, especially in the area of services, are needed. And I know that this is a need that is urgently felt in this country.
In April of the same year, Parliament also enacted a new bill concerning Islamic Bonds. The promulgation of these two laws has provided a firm legal foundation for Islamic banking in the country, thus promoting the advancement of Islamic banking and finance. In August last year the Government successfully issued state sukuk and then in February of this year retail state sukuk were issued.