I am extremely grateful to H.E. Markova Concepción Jaramillo, president of our Executive Board, and my dear friend, for her steadfast leadership. My gratitude also to our Vice Presidents whose skilful negotiations led to our adoption of a record seven substantive decisions this session. I also thank the Experts, Ms. Clara Brandt, Ms. Marie-Eve Castonguay, Mr. Michel Kouakou, Ms. Iwona Lula, Mr. Mohammed Smesem, a