A/HRC/43/2 457. The delegation confirmed that of the 222 recommendations received during the review, the Gambia had expressed its support for 207 recommendations and had noted 15 recommendations. In relation to the 15 recommendations that have been noted, the Gambia would continue to work towards supporting them, in full collaboration and cooperation with OHCHR. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 458. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of the Gambia, 12 delegations made statements.** 459. The Congo hailed the Gambia for its renewed dynamism in supporting the promotion and protection of human rights. It congratulated the Gambia for expressing its support for most of the recommendations received during the review, including those made by the Congo, which related to the protection of children and girls. 460. Cuba expressed its appreciation to the Gambia for supporting the recommendations made by Cuba. It wished the Gambia success in the implementation of national policies related to gender equality and the rights of persons with disabilities. 461. Egypt noted the cooperation of the Gambia with the Human Rights Council and the universal periodic review mechanism. It commended the Gambia for the efforts made to put in place a legal and institutional framework for human rights and fundamental freedoms, and to promote the rights of women and to foster their political and social empowerment. Egypt noted the efforts to combat violence against women. It welcomed the efforts made to promote the rights of children and persons with disabilities, the efforts to combat torture, to improve conditions in detention facilities and to provide space for freedom of expression. Egypt also welcomed the cooperation of the Gambia with international and regional human rights mechanisms. 462. Ethiopia welcomed the continued engagement of the Gambia with the universal parodic review mechanism and the fact that the Gambia had supported the recommendations made by Ethiopia during the review. It stated that the universal periodic review mechanism provided an opportunity for sharing best practices and a platform for constructive engagement. 463. Gabon expressed its appreciation for the willingness displayed by the Gambia to cooperate with the Human Rights Council and its mechanisms. It noted with satisfaction the determination of the Gambia to ensure the promotion and protection of the human rights of vulnerable groups, notably women, children and persons with disabilities. It also noted that the national report highlighted several measures in support of the empowerment of women and education of girls, including those living with disabilities. 464. Solomon Islands thanked the Gambia for its continued engagement with the universal periodic review mechanism and commended the Gambia for supporting various recommendations. It welcomed the legislative reforms and the ongoing Constitutional review, which demonstrated the Governments continued commitment to human rights and its desire to improve the well-being of its people. Based on the recommendations that had been supported, the Gambia would make improvements to its legal framework on gender equality, empowerment of women and girls and the protection of women and children from harmful practices. ** 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. 77