BSEC Permanent Secretariat has learned with deepest sorrow about the passing of Ambassador Fabio Pigliapoco, who served with distinction as Secretary General of the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative and Head of its Permanent Secretariat in Ancona. His work and dedication to strengthening regional cooperation, dialogue and cohesion and his contribution to the collaboration between BSEC and AII have been of particular value and will always so be remembered. We extend our sincere condolences to his family, colleagues and the Adriatic-Ionian Initiative.