Mr. Mekdad (Syrian Arab Republic) (spoke in Arabic): Allow me at the outset to congratulate you, Madam, on your accession to the presidency of the Security Council.
迈克达德先生（阿拉伯叙利亚共和国）（以阿拉伯语发言）：主席女士，首先，请允许我祝贺你担任安全理事会主席。