A/HRC/11/37 basic needs, such as food, housing, education and health, and encouraged Bangladesh to continue these efforts. 284. Belarus regretted that it had not been able to speak during the review of Bangladesh. It supported a number of the recommendations accepted by Bangladesh, including those on the rights of women and children, education and health care and of continuing effective measures to eradicate poverty. Belarus expressed satisfaction that Bangladesh had agreed to all the recommendations relating to the vulnerable categories of citizens and expressed its conviction that Bangladesh would take just as serious an approach to the implementation of the recommendations as it did for the preparation of its review. 285. Bahrain noted that Bangladesh had taken numerous measures to promote and protect human rights, showing that Bangladesh was fully willing to give new impetus to its human rights movement and to fully cooperate with United Nations bodies. Bahrain welcomed the fact that Bangladesh was combating violence against women, having set up a commission to provide medical, legal and police assistance, and homes for women in need. It greatly appreciated Bangladesh’s efforts to end hunger and violence against children in close cooperation with non-governmental organizations and civil society. 286. China thanked Bangladesh for presenting the efforts made and the achievements reached and for its frank account of the difficulties and challenges that it faced. China welcomed the active measures taken by Bangladesh to implement the accepted recommendations. China hoped that the international community would provide the necessary economic and technical assistance to help Bangladesh. China expressed its sincere sympathy to Bangladesh because it had recently suffered from violent tropical storms. 287. Algeria greatly appreciated the acceptance by Bangladesh of 40 of the 42 recommendations submitted to it and understood the explanations for the recommendations rejected. Algeria commended Bangladesh for its commitments and efforts to address the impact of climate change on human rights and for its achievements and commitment to poverty reduction, particularly among women, and called on the international community to assist Bangladesh in combating poverty. 288. Egypt noted that Bangladesh had succeeded in its review process to share its experiences and good practices in the elimination of poverty, ensuring food security, attaining the right to education and political participation. Egypt encouraged the international community to extend assistance to Bangladesh based on its needs assessment for further advancing all human rights. Egypt also commended Bangladesh for upholding its sovereign right to implement its laws based on the universally agreed human rights norms and standards, especially in relation to the death penalty. 289. Saudi Arabia noted that Bangladesh intended to continue the efforts under way to promote human rights. Saudi Arabia welcomed those made to combat poverty and noted its ambitious national programmes for the poorer segments of the population, especially women and children. It highlighted the fact that Bangladesh provided clear and transparent information on the challenges faced and required support from the international community. 290. The United Arab Emirates welcomed the voluntary commitments of Bangladesh made during the universal periodic review process. It commended the Government for the efforts made in the promotion and protection of human rights, especially those of children. It expressed its appreciation to other initiatives taken, including for disabled persons. The United Arab Emirates was confident in Bangladesh’s capacity to face its challenges and hoped that the Council would support Bangladesh in its reforms. 102 GE.09-16766