A/HRC/7/69 page 28 • A request that the secretariat examine options and make recommendations to enhance the effectiveness of the role of national institutions in the United Nations for the consideration and decision of Forum Councillors; • A request that the secretariat examine options and make recommendations concerning the Forum’s membership procedures and their relationship to the International Coordinating Committee accreditation process for the consideration and decision of Forum Councillors; • A request that the ICC and OHCHR increase the provision of information on the activities of the Human Rights Council, treaty bodies and relevant human rights mechanisms to the secretariat for dissemination to all member institutions in a timely manner; • The establishment of a governing structure for the Senior Executive Officers (SEO) network in line with the governing structure of the Forum. The Forum Councillors therefore welcomed the appointment of the SEO from Australia as Chair of the network, and the SEOs of Republic of Korea and Malaysia to the positions of Deputy Chairs; and • Accepted with appreciation the kind offer of the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia to host the Thirteenth Annual Meeting in 2008. 8. Welcomed the reports of Forum members on their operations over the preceding year. Also welcomed the report of the Iranian Islamic Human Rights Commission and offered technical support from Forum members and the secretariat. 9. Noted the reports from Forum member institutions about regional cooperation activities. In particular they discussed and welcomed the progress of the national human rights institutions of Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand to strengthen their cooperation towards the establishment of an ASEAN mechanism on human rights. The institutions from Afghanistan, Jordan, Palestine and Qatar expressed their interest in exploring sub-regional cooperation amongst national institutions within West Asia and requested the advice and assistance from the secretariat. 10. Welcomed the reports of governments and parliamentarians on the activities undertaken by States to protect and promote human rights including support for national human rights institutions. 11. Welcomed the reports of non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Forum Councillors expressed their appreciation for the constructive and coordinated contribution of NGOs to the work of the Forum. Forum Councillors thanked NGOs for their submissions, collective participation and advocacy at the meeting and stressed their commitment to furthering constructive dialogue and practical cooperation. In response, the NGOs expressed their appreciation to the Forum for the opportunity of actively participating in dialogue and discussion during the annual meeting. NGOs commended those APF members who held consultations with NGOs prior to the annual meeting and recommended that this practice be implemented by all APF member institutions for future annual meetings. Forum Councillors and NGOs requested that the Forum further consider: