practical solutions to improve the lives of religious minorities everywhere, including through interfaith dialogue, consultation and exchange. This session will also undoubtedly contribute to helping States to identify ways by which they can achieve the objectives of ensuring inclusive, harmonious multi-faith societies in which all may freely practice their religion and live together in equality. We look forward to the recommendations that will be the outcome of your work during this session and that will be presented by the Independent Expert on minority issues to the Human Rights Council in March 2014. Madam Chair, Ladies and gentlemen, I wish you all a fruitful, constructive and inter-active dialogue over the next two days; another successful Forum on Minority Issues. Thank you. 3