E/1999/27 E/CN.6/1999/10 would be provided at the time of the entry into force of the optional protocol. In the meantime, no additional requirements would be necessary.” 8. At the same meeting, the Commission approved the draft resolution and revised draft optional protocol for adoption by the General Assembly through the Economic and Social Council (see chap. I, sect. A). 9. Also at the same meeting, the Chairperson of the Commission made a statement. 10. At the same meeting, a statement was made by the Special Adviser to the SecretaryGeneral on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women. 11. Also at the same meeting, statements were made by the representatives of India, Japan, Germany (on behalf of the European Union and associated countries, as well as Cyprus, Iceland and Liechtenstein), Norway, the Republic of Korea, Ghana, the Russian Federation, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Turkey, Senegal, Mongolia, Rwanda and Mali, and by the observers for New Zealand, the Philippines, Luxembourg, Bangladesh, Slovenia, Iraq and Yemen. 12. At the same meeting, statements were made by the Vice-Chairperson of the Commission, Marcela Maria Nicodemos (Brazil) and by the Chairperson of the Working Group. 45