 I'd like to welcome you to the State of Qatar's evening reception here in London. We are gathered here this evening to reaffirm our commitment to you that the State of Qatar is your reliable partner and friend in maritime industry and will continue its commitment incorporating with all member states and civil society organizations to achieve its goals, aspirations and principles of the IMO. Qatar's commitment to efficiency, safety and sustainability across the maritime sector has been our country's work hard to become one of the fastest growing sustainable maritime sectors in the world. I'm proud to stand here today representing a nation committed to maritime excellence. We will continue to make every effort to continue improving the status of our global industry to the benefit of all. It is our privilege and honor to serve on the IMO Council working together with each and every member of you and your member states for safer efficient global maritime and we thank you for the faith and trust you have placed in us by supporting our nomination for the IMO Council membership reelection under category C.