A/HRC/WG.6/1/TUN/4 page 18 social and cultural rights. Djibouti would welcome initiatives to set up a body to follow up on the recommendations of the outcomes of the Working Group and to develop a central framework for combating poverty. 66. Sri Lanka acknowledged Tunisia’s achievements in the field of human rights and at the same time expressed understanding for the obstacles and challenges that developing countries face. Sri Lanka noted the success of Tunisia in reducing the rate of poverty from 22 per cent in 1975 to 3.8 per cent in 2007. Sri Lanka requested Tunisia to inform the Working Group on how it reduced poverty by such a large percentage as it could be a best practice for other countries. 67. Oman enquired about the objectives and challenges that are faced by Tunisia in its fight against terrorism and fanaticism. 68. Thailand welcomed Tunisia’s dialogue with civil society and efforts made by the Government to address the important challenges on terrorism and extremism that all States face individually and collectively. It requested Tunisia to share the steps it has taken regarding ongoing efforts to establish a culture of Human Rights and requested that it share its experiences, and in particular in the field of human rights education. 69. Indonesia stressed Tunisia’s partnership with NGOs and the freedom of press and judiciary and the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights and its work to eradicate poverty and improve education. Indonesia is confident that Tunisia will fulfil its responsibilities to promote and protect human rights in all dimensions. It asked about the role of the Constitutional Council pertaining to the promotion and protection of human rights. 70. Turkey commended Tunisia on its decision to extend its ratification of human rights treaties, withdraw its reservation, and submit its reports in 2008, and requested information on measures to ensure follow-up to recommendations made by treaty bodies. It welcomed the invitation extended to special procedures that Tunisia renewed during the UPR session and encouraged it to continue its cooperation with all stakeholders. 71. Canada noted its agreement with Latvia’s recommendation regarding cooperation with mechanisms to combat torture and referring to the Tunisian decision to host a visit of the Special Rapporteur on the question of torture asked whether a date has been set. Canada also congratulated Tunisia for the open invitation to all special procedures. It also noted that Tunisia referred to the Human Rights Committee and asked if it could elaborate on measures taken to protect the independence of the judiciary. 72. Albania congratulated the delegation for providing a clear picture of human rights in Tunisia and took note of changes in the national structure, and commended Tunisia on the enormous progress made in the field of human rights. While recognizing that death penalty is not implemented, Albania asked the Tunisia whether it was working toward the abolition of death penalty. 73. Bosnia and Herzegovina noted Tunisia’s positive and oriented self-assessment in improving its human rights performance, and welcomed the announcement made by Tunisia on measures planned to consolidate and expand cooperation with the United Nations and regional bodies.