A/HRC/7/78 page 47 5. Encourages the United Nations, including its specialized agencies, regional intergovernmental organizations, mandate-holders, interested institutions and independent experts and non-governmental organizations to develop regular dialogue and cooperation with the Special Rapporteur in the fulfilment of his mandate; 6. Requests the Secretary-General to provide the Special Rapporteur with all assistance and adequate staffing necessary to carry out his mandate effectively and to ensure that this mechanism works with the support of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; 7. Invites the Special Rapporteur to submit regular reports on the implementation of his mandate to the Council and the General Assembly. 40th meeting 27 March 2008 Adopted by a recorded vote of 22 to 7, with 18 abstentions. The voting was as follows: In favour: Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Ghana, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Madagascar, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Republic of Korea, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Uruguay; Against: China, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nicaragua, Russian Federation; Abstaining: Angola, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Djibouti, Gabon, Guatemala, India, Mali, Mauritius, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Senegal, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Zambia. 2 See chapter IV. 7/16. Situation of human rights in the Sudan The Human Rights Council, Guided by the principles and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Right and the International Covenants on Human Rights, Reaffirming that all Members States have an obligation to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms as stated in the Charter of the United Nations, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Covenants on Human Rights and other applicable international human rights instruments, 2 The representative of Bangladesh subsequently stated that his delegation had intended to vote in favour of the draft resolution.