Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union. The following countries align themselves with this statement: Albania and Ukraine. Chair, I would like to express our appreciation to Mr. Santiago Ripol Carulla of Spain, for his successful tenure as Chairperson of the Legal Subcommittee and congratulate Mr. Pablo Adrián Arrocha Olabuenaga of Mexico on his appointment for chairing the 65th session of the LSC. I would like to assure you of our full support and cooperation. We