Assembly/AU/Decl.10 (II) Page 1 MOTION OF THANKS TO H.E. JOAQUIM CHISSANO, PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF MOZAMBIQUE The Assembly, Conscious of the tremendous effort deployed by the Government and People of Mozambique to organize the 1st Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture of the Member States of the African Union on 2nd July 2003, in Maputo, Mozambique and the excellent facilities provided for the meeting: 1. Expresses its profound gratitude and appreciation to H.E. Joaquim Chissano, President of the Republic of Mozambique, his Government and People for the warm African hospitality and cordial reception extended to all Ministers and their delegations as well as for the excellent facilities provided and arrangements made for the meeting; 2. Pays special tribute to H.E. President Chissano, for his dynamic leadership and contribution to the achievement of the objectives of the African Union; 3. Congratulates H.E. President Chissano for his inspiring keynote address at the opening of the meeting.