translate English to French: I would like to thank the Secretary-General for his statement.  I also convey to him my country's appreciation for all his efforts during his tenure aimed at achieving a solution to the conflict in the Middle East.
Je remercie aussi le Secrétaire général pour sa déclaration, et je lui exprime la reconnaissance de mon pays pour les efforts déployés au cours de son mandat à la recherche d'une solution au conflit du Moyen-Orient.