Notes with appreciation the increasing number of Member States seeking assistance in strengthening and consolidating the rule of law; expresses its deep concern about the scarcity of means at the disposal of the Office of the High Commissioner for the fulfilment of its tasks; notes with concern that the UN Programme of Advisory Services and Technical Assistance in the Field of Human Rights does not have sufficient funds to provide any substantial financial assistance to national projects; welcomes the deepening of the ongoing cooperation between the Office of the High Commissioner and other relevant bodies and programmes of the UN system; also encourages the High Commissioner to continue to explore the possibility of further contact with and support from the international financial institutions; requests the High Commissioner to continue to accord high priority to the technical cooperation activities undertaken by his Office with regard to the rule of law.

Adopted without vote, 77th plenary meeting

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