These values could be put to the test in the future, especially in this difficult phase for the world economy. Defending these values will require even stronger transatlantic relations. Thank you for your attention. This BIS Review is available on the BIS website at www.bis.org. 40  BIS Review 82/2010
Mauritius fared well among middle-income countries, with GDP growth above 4% this year, or slightly below the trend rate of the pre-crisis decades. We reinforced our regional and international positions in a number of global rankings which I would have happily walked you through, but for the pressure of time.