Subsequently, I would like to convey several steps and thoughts aimed to increase the role of Bank Indonesia and the banking industry in supporting the nation’s economic recovery. We hope this effort is inline with the government’s policies towards economic recovery. In the end, we find that we all have a common goal: to reach an Indonesian society that is just and prosperous.
Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen: During the first quarter of 2005, optimism ran strong throughout our nation. Economic indicators were on track. Nevertheless, we knew that our economy, having only just pulled out of crisis, still lacked the resilience to withstand external and internal shocks.