A/HRC/4/48 page 25 continuity to their renewed and strengthened collaboration, recommends that the present mandate of the Office be extended well in advance of its expiration in October 2007 until the end of the present Government’s term of office. 131. The High Commissioner reiterates her appreciation and gratitude to the international community, and in particular to the Group of 24, and invites it to continue providing political support, technical cooperation, and financial assistance so that the various State institutions, NGOs and her Office in Colombia can contribute effectively to the implementation of the recommendations made and to the positive transformation of the human rights situation, taking into consideration the importance of human rights for the achievement of peace.