A/HRC/13/60 on resolution 11/12 and that the adoption of the programme of work of the Working Group did not entail an endorsement of that resolution. 14. With regard to the conclusions and recommendations, at the seventh session of the Working Group, the representative of the Netherlands stated that in order not to hold up the work of the mechanism, the Netherlands could go along with the adoption of the conclusions and recommendations as long as it was clear that that in no way implied the endorsement by the Netherlands of the outcome document of the Durban Review Conference in its entirety. 15. With regard to the conclusions and recommendations, at the seventh session of the Working Group, the representative of Italy stated that it disassociated from the parts of the conclusions and recommendations containing references to the outcome document of the Durban Review Conference. 16. On behalf of the European Union, the representative of Sweden stated that it was the understanding of the European Union that any additional appropriations related to the conclusions and recommendations would be met from within existing resources. IV. Thematic discussions 17. Delegates speaking on behalf of regional groups and as representatives of their own countries reiterated their commitments to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. 18. A delegate speaking on behalf of a regional group noted that effective cooperation between Governments, national human rights institutions (NHRIs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and civil society-based organizations in the identification of good practices could help curtail both the incitement and dissemination of hatred. The delegate suggested that the identification of focal points by the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and national institutions and close liaison between the two would facilitate the implementation of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and follow-up to the recommendations of the Committee. 19. Another delegate speaking on behalf of a regional group pointed out the importance of implementing the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination and expressed concerns with regard to trafficking and smuggling of persons. A. Implementation of previous decisions and effectiveness of the Working Group in the framework of resolution 11/12 of the Human Rights Council 20. Several delegates indicated the need to continue to ensure that the recommendations of the Working Group were in line with the provisions of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action and the outcome document of the Durban Review Conference. It was noted that the effective implementation of the Working Group’s recommendations had to be enhanced. In this vein, it was pointed out that increased awareness on the Working Group’s recommendations and other relevant reports and studies of human rights mechanisms was needed. Furthermore, the necessity for follow-up activities was also highlighted. Delegates also emphasized that the recommendations of the Working Group should be action-oriented and formulated in a clear manner, in order to facilitate their reflection in the respective resolutions of the Human Rights Council. 21. A number of delegates noted that during the sessions of the Working Group, stakeholders should share national experiences, including good practices, achievements and GE.10-10828 5