在德米斯图拉先生即将离任之际，科特迪瓦对他坚定不移地致力于在阿拉伯叙利亚共和国实现和平深表感谢。科特迪瓦谨借此机会衷心感谢他在执行秘书长赋予他的使命期间作出不懈努力。我国赞扬他过去四年来所做的出色工作，并表现出奉献和自我牺牲精神，为恢复阿拉伯叙利亚共和国和平与持久稳定作出了重大贡献。此外，科特迪瓦敦促所有利益攸关方支持新任特使裴凯儒先生成功执行任务。
As Mr. De Mistura is about to leave his post, Côte d’Ivoire expresses its deep gratitude to him for his unfailing commitment to bringing about peace in the Syrian Arab Republic. Côte d’Ivoire would like to take this opportunity to pay heart-felt tribute to him for his tireless efforts during the mission that the Secretary-General conferred upon him. My country recognizes his excellent work over the past four years, his dedication and self-sacrifice in significantly contributing to the restoration of peace and lasting stability in the Syrian Arab Republic. Furthermore, Côte d’Ivoire urges all stakeholders to support Mr. Geir Pedersen, the new Special Envoy, in successfully carrying out his mandate.