I am most grateful for the warm welcome that you and your Government have given to me,and I am delighted to be here to wish you all a very happy fortieth birthday as an independent nation.

• 承蒙贵国政府和各位盛情款待，我谨衷心致谢。同时，我很高兴能在此向你们致意，祝贺贵国成为独立国家四十周年。