So it is safe to say that the Euro has played its part in the increase of intraEMU-trade. Second channel: Trade between EMU-members and other countries. The growing international importance of the Euro spills over to extra-EMU-trade, too. The high and world-wide confidence in the monetary union supports the international trade of firms which are located in its member countries.
Our Prime Minister has accepted to address us this morning when he will proceed with the official launching of these polymer notes. By this happy coincidence, AACB will forever be associated with polymer notes here in Mauritius. BIS central bankers’ speeches  3  Let me reiterate that I am delighted to have you with us here in our small island.