Being myself from Vienna, I know very well the importance of the help of King Jan III Sobieski in ending the siege of Vienna in 1683, for the subsequent history of my country. In my speech, I would like to address the issue of experiences gained so far in the euro area by discussing the benefits and challenges of adopting the euro.
I am hoping that you will be able to relate what you learnt in class with what you are going to hear and see during your visit today. Let me start by saying that the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) is a central bank.