2. The Chair of WP.29, Mr. A. Erario (Italy) welcomed delegates to the 188th session of WP.29 and opened the meeting.

3. The Chair of WP.29 welcomed Ms. J. Shim Director of the Motor Vehicle Policy Division, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport of the Republic of Korea and Mr. M. Al Dhewaile, Head of Vehicle Safety Department at the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organisation (SASO).