84. In its resolution 6/15, the Council decided to establish a Forum on Minority Issues to provide a platform for promoting dialogue and cooperation on issues pertaining to persons belonging to national or ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities. In its resolution 19/23, the Council renewed the mandate of the Forum and decided that the Forum should continue to meet annually for two working days allocated to thematic discussion. The Council will consider the recommendations of the Forum made at its sixth session (A/HRC/25/66), convened on 26 and 27 November 2013 (see also paragraphs 32,63, and 64 above)