One of the great contributions of your country to the global community is the demonstration of what voluntary and selfless service can achieve in poverty alleviation and restoration of appropriate personal dignity to every citizen: the slogan is "credit as a right”. We, in the RBI, are grateful to Professor Muhammad Yunus for having accepted our invitation to visit us and address us.
On the path towards a common Europe, cultural exchange between the Member States plays a key role. I am very pleased that France is the focus of this year’s EUROPEAN CULTURAL DAYS, giving us an insight into the diverse cultural life of another EU Member State. What role do art and culture play in your life?