A/HRC/17/2 (a) Representatives of States Members of the Human Rights Council: Argentina, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, France, Gabon, Mexico, Palestine (on behalf of the Group of Arab States), Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia; (b) Representatives of observer States: Colombia, Denmark, Estonia, Ireland, Morocco, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; (c) Observers for non-governmental organizations: International Save the Children Alliance, Colombian Commission of Jurists. 115. During the discussion for the second slot, the following made statements and asked the panellists questions: (a) Representatives of States Members of the Human Rights Council: Qatar, Republic of Korea, Switzerland; (b) Representatives of observer States: Algeria, Bangladesh, Iraq, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Sudan; (c) Observers for intergovernmental organizations: African Union, European Union, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie; (d) Observer for United Nations entities, specialized agencies and related organizations: UNFPA; (e) Observer for non-governmental organizations: Union de l’action féminine. 116. At the same meeting, the panellists answered questions and made concluding remarks. Panel on the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels, based on respect for human rights and diversity of religions and beliefs 117. At its 27th meeting, on 14 June 2011, the Human Rights Council held a panel discussion on the promotion of a culture of tolerance and peace at all levels, based on respect for human rights and diversity of religions and beliefs, in accordance with Council resolution 16/18. 118. The Deputy High Commissioner made introductory remarks for the panel. 119. At the same meeting, a video message from the United Nations High Representative for the Alliance of Civilizations, Jorge Sampaio, was shown. 120. Also at the same meeting, the Permanent Representative of the Organization of the Islamic Conference, Slimane Chikh, read a statement on behalf of the Secretary-General of the Organization, Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu. 121. At the same meeting, the panellists Ahmer Bilal Soofi, Doudou Diène, Mario Marazziti, Adil Akhmetov, Simona Santoro and Suzan Johnson Cook made statements. 122. During the ensuing panel discussion, at the same meeting, the following made statements and asked the panellists questions: (a) Representatives of States Members of the Human Rights Council: Bahrain, Brazil, China, Cuba, France, Maldives, Pakistan (on behalf of the Organization of the Islamic Conference), Palestine (on behalf of the Group of Arab States), Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Switzerland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America; 104 GE.12-13630