I would also like to express our gratitude to the Secretary-General, Mr. Kofi Annan, for his statement before the Council and for his tireless efforts and unwavering commitment to bringing the parties back to the negotiating table and to putting an end to the tragic deterioration of the situation.
我还感谢秘书长科菲·安南先生在安理会的讲话及他为使各方返回谈判桌和结束局势不幸恶化所作的不懈努力和坚定承诺。