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Distinguished President of the Human Rights Council,
Madame High Commissioner, this is my first time before this Council in your new capacity. I know you will bring enormous added value to the advancement of human rights around the world.
Excellencies, Colleagues, Friends
The Human Rights Council is the epicentre for international dialogue and cooperation on the protections of all human rights -- civil, political, economic, social and cultural.