3 September 2007

Dear Mr. Ross,

At the conclusion of the 193rd session of the Executive Committee, hosted by the United Nations Association of China in Beijing, it was decided by acclamation to express our deep appreciation for the tremendous support that you have given to the World Federation of United Nations Associations.

Your vision of the essential need for the United Nations to have the active support of a global network of people dedicated to educating their communities about the indispensable purpose and programs of the United Nations, and working together to support the United Nations at all levels, has inspired people all over the world to form and sustain United Nations Associations. It is in large part due to the great generosity of your commitment to the World Federation itself, that our organization has been able to thrive and continue to grow.

At the reception held at the People's Assembly the former Foreign Minister of China praised the role of the World Federation of United Nations Associations and was particularly impressed with the efforts that have been made to engage the interest and support of young people, including in Model UN conferences. He recalled how much he had enjoyed the first Asia/Pacific Model UN conference held in Beijing in 2004.

We have decided to have our next meeting in New York, in March 2008, and look forward to seeing you then.

Yours Sincerely,