وذكرت الحكومة أن المحفل الدائم بحاجة إلى الوقت، ولكنه يحتاج أولاً وقبل كل شيء إلى الموارد اللازمة كي يتمكن من معالجة هذه الشواغل.
The Forum of experts, representing indigenous peoples as well as Governments, had the capacity to address the economic, cultural, social, educational, health and human rights concerns of indigenous peoples and assist in increased coordination and cooperation between the various United Nations institutions which deal with indigenous issues.