Vote of thanks

AFR/RC53/R7 5 September 2003 REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AFRICA Fifty-third session Johannesburg, South Africa, 1–5 September 2003 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH RESOLUTION VOTE OF THANKS The Regional Committee, Fully aware of the preparation made by the Secretariat to hold the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee in Johannesburg, South Africa, Appreciating the tremendous efforts made by His Excellency, Mr Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, and the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa, in facilitating the holding of the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee, Appreciating further the African hospitality accorded to all Member States and their delegations as well as other participants, 1. THANKS wholeheartedly the Government of South Africa for all assistance provided to the Regional Office to ensure the success of the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee; 2. EXPRESSES its deep gratitude to Mr Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, for graciously accepting to be represented at the opening of the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee; 3. REQUESTS the Regional Director to convey its sincere thanks to Mr Thabo Mbeki, and the Government and people of South Africa. Eighth meeting, 5 September 2003

AFR/RC53/R7 5 September 2003 REGIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AFRICA Fifty-third session Johannesburg, South Africa, 1–5 September 2003 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH RESOLUTION VOTE OF THANKS The Regional Committee, Fully aware of the preparation made by the Secretariat to hold the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee in Johannesburg, South Africa, Appreciating the tremendous efforts made by His Excellency, Mr Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, and the Government and the people of the Republic of South Africa, in facilitating the holding of the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee, Appreciating further the African hospitality accorded to all Member States and their delegations as well as other participants, 1. THANKS wholeheartedly the Government of South Africa for all assistance provided to the Regional Office to ensure the success of the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee; 2. EXPRESSES its deep gratitude to Mr Thabo Mbeki, President of the Republic of South Africa, for graciously accepting to be represented at the opening of the fifty-third session of the Regional Committee; 3. REQUESTS the Regional Director to convey its sincere thanks to Mr Thabo Mbeki, and the Government and people of South Africa. Eighth meeting, 5 September 2003