I am convinced that, in 2016, our bilateral relations will continue its prosperous path of friendship, strengthening our common ties for the benefit of our nations, which, although far apart share so many challenges. As your excellency was able to assess, during the Inaugural Session, of the Mechanism of Political Consultations on Matters of Common Interest, held last June in Brasilia, under your auspicious co-presidency, the potential to substantially enhance our cooperation is, indeed, wide, and covers diverse fields, such as renewable energies, tourism and agribusiness, among many others. On a regional scale, I reiterate, here the Brazilian gratitude for the Thai support to our further engagement with ASEAN.