The secretariat then informed the meeting that Mr. Blaha, due to his appointment to serve as a Deputy Minister of his Government, had that morning announced his resignation as Chair.  Mr. Blaha had conveyed his respects and best wishes to the Working Group.
Le secrétariat a ensuite informé les participants que M. Blaha, désigné au poste de vice-ministre au sein de son gouvernement, avait le matin même annoncé sa démission de la fonction de président du Groupe de travail, auquel M. Blaha transmettait ses respects et ses meilleurs vœux.