The Saudi ambassador and Permanent Representative at the United Nations in Geneva renewed demand for respect of the right of states and societies and their direct responsibility in choosing the method, approach, values and principles appropriate for them to promote and protect human rights within their communities. At the end of his statement, Ambassador Faisal Trad expressed sincere appreciation and thanks to High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay for her support and promotion of human rights during her past six years tenure. --SPA 15:13 LOCAL TIME 12:13 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w