I invite representatives to stand and observe a minute of silence in tribute to the memory of His Excellency Mr. Gnassingbé Eyadema, His Excellency Mr. Zurab Zhvania and His Excellency Mr. Sami Kronfol.

The Executive Board observed a moment of silence in memory of the victims of the recent natural disasters in Southeast Asia, Africa and the United States, and the children and women affected by violent conflict in war torn parts of Africa.