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The MNB conforms with the best international practice vis-à-vis the formal requirements of transparency: we have a set target, an inflation report and the minutes of the Monetary Council are published. I see, however, an opportunity to advance further in clearly explaining monetary policy measures and demonstrating our future intentions.