A/HRC/14/7 16. Bolivia received a visit by several special procedures and the High Commissioner in 2007. As a result of that good cooperation, Bolivia invited the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to establish an office with a broad mandate in the country. Bolivia announced that today it had extended an open invitation to all Human Rights Council mechanisms and special procedures to visit the country. 17. Bolivia made reference to the participatory process undertaken in the preparation of the national report, which had enabled it to carry out a comprehensive evaluation of the human rights situation in the country. It noted that the challenges ahead are many, but the country has the necessary political will and, with the support of the people and the solidarity of friendly countries, will continue this work. In the implementation of the recommendations resulting from the universal periodic review, Bolivia will also work in an inclusive and participatory manner. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 18. During the interactive dialogue, 53 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are found in section II of the present report. 19. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted not only the process of change in Bolivia, but also an oligarchy that was denying the need to hand over the privileges of the indigenous majority among the people. Venezuela recalled that Bolivia had ratified International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention No. 169 and that the rights of indigenous people were enshrined in the Constitution. Venezuela made recommendations. 20. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya commended Bolivia’s inclusion of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in legislation and its National Plan to ensure equal opportunity. Libya praised Bolivia’s decision to use resources collected for political campaigns by political parties for the benefit of indigenous peoples. 21. Cuba noted Bolivia’s progress and its political will to prioritize the needs of the majority and of those who had been excluded. It noted the programme of structural change aimed at building a society based on social justice and the enjoyment of the rights to health, education, citizen participation, social security, work, justice, housing, food and water. It welcomed the fact that indigenous people and nations were now key actors represented in government, with their rights fully recognized. Cuba made recommendations. 22. Algeria welcomed the new Constitution, its National Action Programme on Human Rights and efforts to ensure the integration of women. It noted that Bolivia was rich in natural resources, but that many people did not benefit from that fact. Algeria made recommendations. 23. Nicaragua noted that since 2005, the country had experienced a revolution in which humanity, local cultures, the family and the natural environment were becoming new ideals. It highlighted the national development plan, aimed at promoting the full enjoyment of human rights from a multicultural perspective, and the national plan of action for human rights. Nicaragua made recommendations. 24. The Russian Federation commended measures aimed at democratic processes and social reforms to improve the position of the indigenous population and to overcome racial discrimination. It noted the national plan of action on human rights. It commended the ratification of many human rights instruments. It made recommendations. 25. Pakistan noted that Bolivia’s political system was evolving and wished it well in implementing its 2003 civil society agenda. Pakistan noted measures to end servitude and slavery, and the distribution of land to indigenous communities. Pakistan asked about citizen participation in the anti-corruption policy. Pakistan made a recommendation. 5