At the outset, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations
to Your Excellency, the Minister, on the Islamic Republic of Mauritania
assuming the presidency of the 161st session of the Ministerial Council.
I wish you every success in your endeavours. I would also like to
express my gratitude to His Excellency Mr. Nasser Bourita, Minister of
Foreign Affairs, African Cooperation, and Moroccans Residing Abroad of
the Kingdom of Morocco, for his leadership during the 160th session of
the Council. Additionally, my congratulations to His Excellency Mr.
Abdullah Ali Al-Yahya, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of
Kuwait, for participating in the work of our esteemed Council for the
first time.