*  *  *  Mr. N Krishnan, Chief Manager Fiji Operations: Distinguished Guests: Management and staff of LICI: Ladies and Gentlemen:  Introductory remarks Good evening. Thank you for the invitation to participate in the launch of LICI’s new insurance product. I always welcome the opportunity to attend this type of functions to launch new products or services to the financial system.
Fiscal measures falling short of these principles are likely to exacerbate inflationary pressures, which would necessitate a stronger monetary policy response. Moreover, in line with the EU's economic governance framework, fiscal policies should be oriented towards making our economy more productive and gradually bringing down high public debt.