各位代表：首先，我代表中国政府向与会的各国、国际组织和有关方面的专家、学者和官员表示热烈欢迎，并对“自然灾害管理国际研讨会”的召开表示热烈祝贺。在新世纪即将来临之际，联合国和中国政府在北京举办这次研讨会，具有重要意义。和平与发展是当今世界的两大主题，也是 Distinguished Delegates: First of all, on behalf of the Chinese government, I would like to extend a warm welcome to the participating countries, international organizations and experts, scholars and officials from related fields and warmly congratulate the convening of the “International Symposium on Natural Disaster Management.” As the new century is approaching, it is of great significance for the United Nations and the Chinese government to hold this seminar in Beijing. Peace and development are two major themes in the world today, too