A/HRC/36/13 by older persons, the Independent Expert on human rights and international solidarity and the Independent Expert on the effects of foreign debt and other related international financial obligations of States on the full enjoyment of all human rights, particularly economic, social and cultural rights. 20. The Minister referred to the efforts made by Algeria in terms of massive infrastructure investments, non-contributory social protection spending and social transfers for the realization of economic rights. 21. The Minister presented the new economic growth model for the period 2016-2030, which aimed to stabilize the country’s macroeconomic and social situation, optimize State resources and rationalize expenditure. 22. While emphasizing the consequences of the threat of terrorism that continued to weigh on neighbouring countries, the Minister reaffirmed the commitment of Algeria to continue the fight against terrorist groups and those supporting them politically and through the media. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 23. During the interactive dialogue, 101 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 24. Tunisia welcomed the constitutional amendments to the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure and amendments establishing the National Human Rights Council, as well as the efforts relating to economic and social rights. 25. Turkey noted institutional, policy and socioeconomic reforms achieved through amendments to the Constitution. It enquired about further measures to be taken to improve the quality of education. 26. Ukraine welcomed that the role of the opposition and the independence of the judiciary had been strengthened, that the autonomy of the Constitutional Council and women’s rights had been reinforced and that the National Child Protection Ombudsman had been established. 27. The United Arab Emirates expressed appreciation for the enactment of Act No. 1512, whereby the Office of the National Child Protection Ombudsman had been established. 28. The United Kingdom welcomed the criminalization of domestic violence and sexual harassment. It noted that domestic law potentially limited the freedoms of conscience and religion. 29. The United States of America expressed concern about the arrests of members of the independent media and Ahmadi Muslims, as well as about the lengthy and cumbersome registration process under the law on associations. 30. Uruguay encouraged Algeria to continue to increase efforts relating to gender parity and women’s rights and expressed appreciation for the existing de facto moratorium on the death penalty. 31. Uzbekistan welcomed recent constitutional amendments leading to the strengthening of the judiciary and the establishment of the National Human Rights Council. 32. Qatar commended the constitutional amendments adopted to strengthen the promotion and protection of human rights and to establish the National Human Rights Council and the Office of the National Child Protection Ombudsman. 33. Viet Nam welcomed the establishment and consolidation of institutions; measures taken to combat poverty and promote economic, social and cultural rights; and the new Constitution. 4 GE.17-12216