transformed into a battlefield, aimed at fueling support for other endeavors that are not in compliant with this constructive spirit which we are deeply devoted to. Thank you. President of the Forum: Thank you, distinguished representative of Mauritania. We will give the floor now to the distinguished delegation of Norway. Norwegian delegation: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. My delegation finds it important to respect the NGOs to take the floor to express their views like others have said before, and we align ourselves with the statements by Austria, United States and United Kingdom. Thank you. [loud applause] President of the Forum: Thank you very much, the distinguished delegation of Norway. Now I will give the floor to the distinguished delegation of Canada. Canadian delegation: Thank you Mr. Chair. It is central to respect this forum’s emphasis on open dialogue. In this vein, Canada lends its support to the statement made by the distinguished delegation of Austria. Thank you. [loud applause] President of the Forum: