1. Expresses its profound gratitude to the Government of Uruguay for having made it possible for the first meeting of the Conference of the Parties to be held in Punta del Este;

2. Requests the Government of Uruguay to convey to the city and the people of Punta del Este the gratitude of the Conference of the Parties for the hospitality and warmth extended to the meeting participants;

3. Further expresses its profound gratitude to the Government of Switzerland for its generous financial support for the Conference.