Chair, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the European Union and its Member States. Albania, Andorra, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway, Republic of Moldova, San Marino, and Ukraine align themselves with this statement.  I would like to begin thanking you, Chair, the Bureau and the UNODC Secretariat for your critical work in preparing this session. You have our full support. Allow me also to warmly welcome the new Executive