A/HRC/10/87 page 9 April 2008, once the Durban Review Conference was held, or at least once the substantive session of the Preparatory Committee for the Durban Review Conference was held. According to this delegation, it was unwise to set the agenda yet for the next session of this Working Group. 35. Speaking on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States, the representative of Brazil considered that the work of the Intergovernmental Working Group, should concentrate mostly in the elaboration of contributions and inputs to the preparatory process of the Durban Review Conference, as it was established by the Preparatory Committee in its first session. In its analysis and decision on the contributions/inputs to the preparatory process, the Intergovernmental Working Group should start from the work done and the results achieved to date, without excluding the possibility of debating any issue related to the follow-up of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. The delegate expressed the hope that the present process would contribute to consensus and invited all the delegations and regional groups to participate in the discussions in a constructive spirit. 36. One representative highlighted the fact that the concrete results of the Working Group and the Durban Review process were very much connected to a consensual and truly constructive approach and participation. He further stated that his delegation would continue to dedicate full attention to this Intergovernmental Working Group and underlined the importance of active, constructive participation and a consensual approach in discharging its mandate. 37. The Chairperson-Rapporteur encouraged all delegations to follow this moderate approach. 38. Another delegate expressed the view that his initial vision was for this Intergovernmental Working Group to play a leading role in the preparation of the Durban Review Conference. He indicated that his delegation remained flexible whilst focused on the primary objective, which was to prepare the conference. He raised the point that, if the second part of the sixth session of the Intergovernmental Working Group was to be meaningful, some agreement had to be reached as to the themes to be discussed at that time. 39. The Chairperson-Rapporteur highlighted the convergence of views on a conservative and moderate approach and urged delegations to stay on board. He pointed out that the reaching of consensus would be less likely should the themes chosen for the next session include areas that were contentious. Without venturing too far, we could, he stated, remain open to new themes so long as they were included in the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action. He stated that racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance were issues that should be discussed all the time in light of the moral and historical imperatives attached to them. Hence, he questioned the resistance to discussing the themes in many forums within the United Nations. The Chairperson guaranteed that no new issue falling outside of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action would be discussed at the next session of the Intergovernmental Working Group. In this regard, he reminded delegations of the usefulness of the glossary of the Declaration and Programme of Action, which had been circulated for ease of reference. 40. One representative indicated that since so many themes under Durban had not been explored, he encouraged delegations to ensure that the Intergovernmental Working Group resumed its work and fulfilled its mandate.

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