Esteemed Governors and staff from the Mediterranean Central Banks gathered here today, Dear governor Abdalla who is hosting us, in the vibrant city of Cairo where ancient and modern life collide, and governor Escrivá of the Banco de Espana Esteemed Representatives from the Egyptian government, the Union for the Mediterranean, the OECD,the European Institute for the Mediterranean  Dear guests, colleagues, friends,  Allow me to first thank the co-organisers, especially the UfM Secretariat, for