A/HRC/42/2 849. The outcome of the review of Qatar comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/42/15) and the views of Qatar concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary (see also A/HRC/42/15/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 850. Qatar stated that the universal periodic review mechanism is a valuable opportunity to assist States in improving, strengthening and enhancing their obligations under international human rights law. The fruitful interaction between States during the review also contributes to enhancing cooperation, drawing on and learning from other countries’ experiences, thereby achieving the Human Rights Council’s lofty objectives. .851 Qatar stated that its efforts to protect human rights stem from its Permanent Constitution, which considers the promotion and protection of human rights as the backbone of the comprehensive reform policy (constitutional, economic, social and cultural) pursued by Qatar. This interest has been reflected in the development and strengthening of the human rights infrastructure at its legislative, institutional and awareness-raising levels. This was emphasized in the Qatar National Vision 2030 and in both the first (2011-2016) and second (2018-2022) National Development Strategies. 852. The subject of human rights has also been reflected in the State’s foreign policy, through the rapid provision of humanitarian aid and required support to all disaster-affected people around the world without exception, and through the Qatar Fund for Development which considers human rights as the main pillar of its international assistance and development programmes to be implemented by the Fund in all fields. Furthermore, Qatar continues to mediate many conflicts in the belief that peace and stability are essential for the enjoyment of human rights. 853. Qatar stated that, despite the efforts it made in recent years and its achievements in the field of human rights, its ambitions strengthen its determination to go further to overcome all difficulties, build capacities and draw on international experience and expertise. In this context, Qatar relies greatly on the cooperation and dialogue with the various human rights mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. 854. At its third report review, the State of Qatar received 270 recommendations. During the period between the review of the State’s third national report in May and its final adoption today, the recommendations were categorized and submitted to a wide consultation process with various government bodies and all strata of society. In this respect, Qatar has indicated that it has supported 178 recommendations, which means that they are already implemented or are in the process of being implemented or will be implemented by the State. 855. Qatar has also taken note of 92 recommendations due to their incompatibility with the Islamic Sharia, the Constitution, national legislation or for sovereignty grounds, or because they need further consideration, or because they are related to unfounded allegations. It is to be noted that a number of these recommendations could have been partially accepted. 856. Qatar expressed its belief that the process of follow-up on accepted recommendations during the universal periodic review is no less important than the process of preparing and discussing the report before the Working Group. In this context, Qatar emphasized the fact that the National Committee, which prepared the national report, will follow up on the implementation of the recommendations, which undoubtedly represents one of the achievements of the universal periodic review. Qatar also expressed its determination to pursue efforts in capacity-building and training to develop technical and human competencies 125