A/HRC/35/43 specialized agencies present in Côte d’Ivoire. Lastly, he had the opportunity to hold an exchange of views with the diplomatic corps at a meeting for diplomats accredited in Côte d’Ivoire and to hear their thoughts on the present state of the country. The Independent Expert wishes to thank the Ivorian authorities for having agreed to welcome him to Côte d’Ivoire and for their open and sincere cooperation. He also wishes to express his gratitude to all those whom he was able to meet in order to gather useful information and discuss issues relating to his mission. Lastly, the Independent Expert would like to extend his warm thanks to the United Nations operation in Côte d’Ivoire and the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights for their valuable technical and logistical support. 2 GE.17-08076