A/HRC/25/5 the rights of persons with disabilities, women and children, and provide support to individual groups, such as people with an ethnic minority background or a different sexual orientation. 24. Macao, China, has continued expanding resources for the optimization of all policies and measures in the area of livelihood on the basis of their existing work. It will continue to promote the stable development of the whole economy and ensure that the lawful rights and interests of the residents are protected. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 25. During the interactive dialogue, 137 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in chapter II of the present report. 26. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela praised the universal social pension system, the wide-reaching medical insurance system and high voter turnout. 27. Viet Nam commended the informative report and noted that human rights protection was an evolving process. 28. Yemen commended the remarkable achievements in economic and social development in China. 29. Zambia noted that more legislative and administrative reforms were necessary and implored China to continue with international cooperation. 30. Zimbabwe praised the comprehensive report, human rights programmes and the implementation of recommendations from the first UPR. 31. Afghanistan commended the promotion of human rights through legislative and judicial reforms, education and the National Human Rights Action Plan (NHRAP). 32. Albania welcomed the report of China and wished it all success in its future endeavours. 33. Algeria appreciated the amendment to the Criminal Procedure Law and the Law on Lawyers, broadening the range of cases open to them. 34. Angola commended the development of human rights frameworks, notably the strengthening of human rights mechanisms and improving social indicators. 35. Argentina praised NHRAP and amendments to legislation protecting older people, urging China to share best practices. 36. Australia recognized the steps taken by China since its UPR in 2009. 37. Austria was concerned about reports of discrimination and harassment of persons exercising their right to freedom of religion. 38. Azerbaijan commended reforms undertaken regarding ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), adoption of the new NHRAP, and measures on social security and health. 39. Bahrain welcomed the implementation of previous recommendations and praised human rights education. 40. Bangladesh noted that China was addressing the challenges caused by rapid social development and appreciated its cooperation with developing countries. 5