Complementing the existing bridges, the new Marmaray tunnel underneath the Bosporus Strait has just been opened. For the first time in history, a tunnel connects two continents. Making connections is also what the Bundesbank has in mind in sending representatives abroad. With our network of representatives we aim to cover, in particular, the major G20 countries outside the euro area.
Turkey is a prime example of a successful emerging market economy. This is also reflected in Turkey holding the G20 presidency in 2015. Moreover, Istanbul is a financial centre of growing importance. Therefore, I am very happy indeed that we have now managed to close this gap in our network.