A/HRC/43/2 administrative reforms, and the creation of bodies for the promotion and protection of human rights. It encouraged Egypt to continue on this path. 849. Greece commended Egypt for accepting the three recommendations that it had made on ensuring an effective, transparent, impartial and independent process of investigating human rights violations; safeguarding the freedom of expression in all its forms in accordance with its international commitments; and continuing efforts towards achieving a greater participation of women in political and economic life, and their increased representation in leadership positions. Greece was of the view that the engagement of Egypt with the review was indicative of its commitment to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights for its people. 850. Haiti thanked Egypt for accepting its recommendation on the protection of Egyptian Christians against extremists and for partially accepting its recommendation calling the authorities to put in place programmes to raise the awareness of men and boys on sexual and sexist violence against women and girls. It regretted that Egypt had noted its recommendation on the deletion of the requirement of religious identity on national identity documents. Haiti commended Egypt for its firm stance on the protection of the traditional family. 851. The Islamic Republic of Iran acknowledged the constructive engagement of the Government of Egypt with the universal periodic review mechanism and was pleased that, among those 372 recommendations presented to Egypt during the thirty-fourth session of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review, two recommendations that it had formulated were fortunately accepted. 852. Iraq appreciated the presentation by Egypt on the conditions of human rights, considering Iraq participated actively during the interactive dialogue, and presented three recommendations to Egypt, to increase the education and training on human rights; launching the programme on building capacities; and preserving the policies that support the family. Iraq valued the acceptance by Egypt of all of them, which reflected the interest of Egypt in promoting and protecting human rights of all its citizens. Iraq commended the acceptance by Egypt of most of the recommendations and hoped Egypt would implement them according to its international obligations. 853. Jordan commended Egypt on its stands on its third universal periodic review cycle recommendations, including the recent developments and measures taken to promote and protect human rights. It appreciated the acceptance by Egypt of recommendations that it had made as this reflect the commitment of Egypt to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. Jordan was confident that Egypt would continue in the coming years to intensify its efforts to implement the recommendations it has accepted. 854. Kuwait appreciated the acceptance by Egypt of the recommendations to protect and promote human rights, and preserve the status of the State among the international community, including those recommendations presented by Kuwait to continue working with the policies protecting and supporting the family as a basic unit of society; and to continue the constructive approach with the Human Rights Council. Kuwait commended the efforts pursued to combat corruption, promoting peaceful coexistence, empowering women and youth, and persons with disabilities, promoting children's rights, and ensuring equal rights and equal opportunities for all citizens. 855. China welcomed the constructive participation of Egypt during this universal periodic review cycle. It appreciated the Government of Egypt in the sustainable economic and social development and promoting the right to development, including in poverty reduction, education, housing and improving the standard of living of its people, in addition to promoting further progress in human rights. It welcomed the efforts of Egypt in fighting terrorism and extremism and promoting international cooperation in this regard. It thanked Egypt for the acceptance of its recommendations. GE. 131