Unfortunately he has not been able to be with us today, but I wish to extend to him my warmest congratulations and deep appreciation for the precious role he has played throughout the years in favour of disarmament and non-proliferation.
遗憾的是，他今天没有出现在会场上，但是，我愿向他致以最热烈的祝贺和深切的谢意，因为他多年来为裁军和不扩散事业作出了宝贵的贡献。