主席先生，

Mr. Chairman,

总干事选举是本届执理会的重要议题。中方赞赏尤祖姆居先生就任以来卓有成效的工作，对执理会推荐他连任表示支持。希望总干事一如既往做好技秘处及履约各项工作。中方将继续全力支持、配合总干事的工作。

On the agenda of this session is the important item of the Appointment of the Director-General. China wishes to commend the highly productive work which Mr. üzümcü has carried out ever since he took office, and supports the recommendation by the Council for the renewal of his appointment. It is hoped that the Director-General will, as he always has, continue to do a good job in managing the work of the Secretariat and that relating to the implementation of the Convention in all aspects. China will continue to offer full support and cooperation to him in his work.

中国代表团要求将上述发言作为会议正式文件散发。

My delegation requests the circulation of this statement as an official document of this session.

谢谢主席先生。

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.