A/HRC/10/24 page 18 the rights over lands, territories and natural resources; the right to self-government and autonomy; the right to free, prior and informed consent; and others. The Declaration specifically provides that States shall promote respect for and full application of the provisions of the Declaration and follow up its effectiveness. 67. There was agreement that the rights of indigenous peoples are a cross-cutting issue that concerns all thematic and geographic mandates and that the work of all special procedures mandates-holders is important for the promotion and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples. It was underlined that a number of recommendations of special procedures mandate-holders addressed the concerns of indigenous peoples, although there was a need to strengthen follow-up in the implementation of those recommendations. Participants shared their experiences and good practices in this regard. Mandate-holders agreed that the effective implementation of the Declaration constituted a major challenge ahead, and decided to strengthen their efforts in that regard. VIII. COOPERATION WITH HUMAN RIGHTS TREATY BODIES 68. Participants had an opportunity to meet with the chairpersons of treaty bodies and to exchange views on questions relating to the follow-up to special procedures and treaty bodies recommendations, including in the context of the universal periodic review. The meeting was co-chaired with the Chairperson of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Fatimata-Binta Victoire Dah. 69. Participants concurred that the universal periodic review complemented the work of the treaty bodies and the special procedures. The chairpersons of the treaty bodies noted that they would consider including universal periodic review recommendations in their country examinations, including the pledges made by States during the review process, although that would only constitute one of the sources for the identification of issues arising in the examination of countries. 70. Representatives of both special procedures and treaty bodies agreed to raise the existing level of mutual cooperation and coordination. The need to ensure greater interaction was stressed, including through relevant mandate-holders addressing the treaty bodies directly on the occasion of the review of reports of States. This was considered crucial, especially in cases where there were no State reports. Ensuring exchange of information between treaty bodies and special procedures was highlighted. In preparing general comments on the interpretation of treaties which they monitor, human rights treaty bodies consult with the relevant special procedures. It was decided that this practice should be continued. 71. The importance of building on each other’s recommendations was stressed by many participants. One mandate-holder explained that he was able to engage in serious dialogues with Governments by basing his country recommendations on treaty body observations and recommendations. The Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism, Martin Scheinin, suggested that the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights could consider preparing a general comment on the impact of counter-terrorism measures on economic, social and cultural rights, and that, similarly, the Committee on the Rights of the Child and the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women could also consider special general comments on the impact of counter-terrorism