A/HRC/43/2 policy, and that it is a crucial pre-requisite for building a country that respects and preserves the rights and dignity of its people. 756. The delegation expressed confidence that many countries were fully aware of the security challenges faced by its Government, including the war to eradicate terrorism being fought on behalf of the international community, all of which have had an impact on the implementation of policies aimed at promoting human rights in Iraq. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 757. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Iraq, 13 delegations made statements.** 758. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended Iraq for decisions and efforts for promoting and protection of human rights in the country and, among others, holding accountable the perpetrators of some serious crime related to sexual violence, abductions, murder and terrorism. It thanked Iraq for accepting many recommendations, including those made by the Islamic Republic of Iran, wished Iraq success in implementation of those recommendations and recommended the Human Rights Council adopt the universal periodic review outcome report of Iraq. 759. Jordan appreciated the positive engagement of Iraq with the Human Rights Council, which reflected its commitment for the promotion and protection of human rights. It positively noted the acceptance by Iraq of a majority of recommendations including those presented by Jordan, despite the great challenges that Iraq had to overcome. It wished Iraq success in its efforts to promote and protect human rights. 760. Kuwait commended Iraq for accepting a majority of recommendations promoting human rights, including those recommendations presented by Kuwait regarding the implementation of a National Strategy for development to implement the Sustainable Development Goals and improve the conditions of persons with disabilities. It commended the efforts made by Iraq towards accession towards human rights instruments and mechanisms. It also expressed appreciation to Iraq for the efforts to empower women and protect children. 761. Libya thanked Iraq for its active engagement with the universal periodic review and welcomed its intention to exert all efforts to implement the recommendations, in spite of the instability and security challenges it faced. This testified to the positive engagement of Iraq with the universal periodic review and its firm commitment to improve its human rights situation. 762. Mauritania expressed gratitude for the positive engagement of Iraq with the universal periodic review and for accepting most of the recommendations. Mauritania commended the work by Iraq to improve its human rights system and its continuous work for the protection of human rights fundamental freedoms and for abiding by international instruments and conventions. The continuous work by Iraq to cooperate with international organisations underscored its commitment to promote and protect human rights. 763. Morocco congratulated the continuous work by Iraq with the universal periodic review and expressed its satisfaction with the progress of Iraq and its role to put an end to the influence of corruption in the country, along with the efforts made to protect and promote ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/43session/Pages/default.aspx GE. 119