Ladies and gentlemen. As we take stock of our achievements, we also take note that the resiliency of our economy strongly reflects the efficient performance of our information sharing initiatives. Indeed, our partnership continues to generate synergies that lead to transformational growth.
The most powerful tool for pursuing the interest of consumers remains competition, which can function well, however, only if transparent terms and conditions are ensured and the obstacles to customer mobility eliminated. This requires rules at various levels; statutory provisions, administrative regulations, self-regulation and competition are complementary instruments.