Translate the following English sentence to French:
"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, this evening I should simply like to welcome the initiative aimed at simplifying and clarifying the directives relating to the recognition of diplomas and professional qualifications."
Monsieur le Président, mes chers collègues, je veux, ce soir, tout simplement, saluer l'initiative qui vise à simplifier et clarifier les directives relatives à la reconnaissance des diplômes et qualifications professionnelles.