Annual Report 1999

LETTER OF CONGRATULATION OF DIRECTOR GENERAL THE ARIPO

On the auspicious occasion of the Fifth Anniversary of the establishment of the Eurasian Patent Organization (EAPO), allow me, on behalf of the African Regional Industrial Properly Organization (ARIPO), to convey to you and your Organization ARIPO's heartfelt congratulations.

ARIPO wishes EAPO success in all its future activities as it builds on the solid foundation laid during its first five years under your direction, guidance and counsel.

It is my sincere hope that the future will also entail closer cooperation between EAPO and ARIPO for the mutual benefit of the two organizations and their respective member states.

Best personal regards. Yours sincerely

Mzondi hirambo