Your Excellency 阁下 cradle of civilization 文明的摇篮 renew old friendship 重温旧情 establish new contacts 结交新友 a constant source of encouragement 不断的鼓励，持续的鼓励 in the pursuit of 追求，奉行 a common aspiration 共同愿望 endeavor 努力 in the service of 为……服务，造福于 in closing 最后 privileged 荣幸的 propose a toast 祝酒 cheers 干杯