Let’s measure our progress against the where we thought we would be in our Vision 2020 some fifteen years ago, which I had the privilege to develop with many of you. Many of you, present here tonight, contributed to developing Vision 2020, as we looked ahead to what our country could become in the span of 25 years.
The Bank will continue to do its utmost as the central bank by pursuing powerful monetary easing to overcome deflation, ensure financial market stability, and provide support to strengthen the foundations for economic growth. Concluding remarks: the economy of Chiba prefecture In my conclusion, let me touch on the economy of Chiba Prefecture.