A/HRC/42/2 701. The head of delegation reiterated that, as announced in May 2019, Brunei Darussalam is working to ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, which Brunei Darussalam signed in 2015. 702. Finally, on behalf of the delegation of Brunei Darussalam, she expressed again her appreciation to all the delegations who have participated in its review. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 703. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Brunei Darussalam, 13 delegations made statements.** 704. Singapore commended Brunei Darussalam for its constructive participation in the universal periodic review process, and its acceptance of 108 recommendations, including two recommendations from Singapore. It encouraged Brunei Darussalam to fully implement its accepted recommendations ahead of its next universal periodic review, in coordination and consultation with all relevant stakeholders. It welcomed the assurances by Brunei Darussalam that ensuring the well-being and prosperity of its people in all aspects, including education, healthcare, housing, clean water, and social welfare, remained an absolute priority for the Government. In particular, it positively noted the commitment of Brunei Darussalam that, in promoting and protecting the human rights of its people, no one will be left behind, especially persons with disabilities, older persons, women and children. It wished Brunei Darussalam success in continuing to provide for the needs of its diverse population, and achieving its development goals. 705. Sri Lanka commended Brunei Darussalam for its constructive engagement during the third cycle of the universal periodic review in May 2019. It noted that, out of the 220 recommendations received, it accepted 108, including two recommendations made by Sri Lanka. It welcomed the intention of Brunei Darussalam to ratify the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, as expressed by the delegation at the conclusion of its review in May. As an early achiever of the Millennium Development Goals, Sri Lanka hoped that Brunei Darussalam would successfully move towards achieving the goals of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as well, thus ensuring economic and social wellbeing, reduced inequalities, and respect for human rights for all its people. 706. The Sudan appreciated the efforts undertaken by Brunei Darussalam within the framework of the promotion and protection of human rights by accepting an appreciated number of recommendations during the third cycle of the review, particularly those presented by the Sudan. It hoped that the efforts of Brunei Darussalam would be successful with such efforts in the implementation of these recommendations for their positive impact on the promotion and protection of human rights. 707. Thailand appreciated the ongoing efforts of Brunei Darussalam to promote and protect human rights, enhance various aspects of social welfare and ensure that no one would be left behind in sustainable development. It welcomed the acceptance of its recommendations by Brunei Darussalam on strengthening the mutually reinforcing links and synergies between human rights and the Sustainable Development Goals, as well as on ensuring the effective implementation of the Health System and Infrastructure Master Plan. It encouraged Brunei Darussalam to consider conducting a voluntary mid-term review and sustaining regular ** 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/42Session/Pages/default.aspx 105