STATE OF QATAR Candidate for reelection to the during the membership term 2010-2013 ENDORSED BY THE ASIAN GROUP The State of Qatar has been, and continues to be, unwavering in its committuent to the protection and promotion of human rights whether at the national or international levels. During its membership in the Human Rights Council, it has contributed to the work of the ERC in an impartial and constructive manner, while being committed to the mandate of the HRC and the principles of the United Nations. Once reelected, the State of Qatar will maintain its constructive engagement and contribution to the work of the HRC. II The Permanent Mission of the State of Qatar to the United Nations would highly appreciate your valuable support for the reelection of the State of Qatar to the HRC in the elections to be held on Thursday, 13 May 2010, at 10 a.m. in the General Assembly Hall