A/HRC/40/4 establishment of the Justice Training Centre. It appreciated the preparation of the draft code of judicial rulings and urged Saudi Arabia to integrate the code into its criminal law. 72. Latvia noted that a high-level government committee was currently considering ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 73. Lebanon commended the efforts made by Saudi Arabia to fulfil its international human rights obligations and accede to further instruments. It noted the adoption of Saudi Vision 2030 and the strengthening of national capacities. 74. Libya commended Saudi Arabia on its efforts to implement recommendations from the previous review cycle, particularly its adoption of a number of acts on issues such as the rights of women and children, health, disability, security, the judiciary and employment. 75. Liechtenstein was appalled by the disappearance and killing of Jamal Khashoggi. 76. Malaysia welcomed the legislative and institutional framework that had been put in place, the establishment of the Family Affairs Council and the passing of the Protection against Abuse Act. 77. Pakistan commended the promulgation of human rights laws and policies and the efforts made to empower women and promote gender equality, which had increased the number of women in decision-making positions. 78. Mauritania welcomed the efforts made to reinforce the legislative framework, including adopting a number of acts to protect human rights. It appreciated the progress made in the promotion of the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 79. Mexico recognized the adoption of acts to address issues relating to children, unemployment, mental health and violence. 80. Montenegro urged Saudi Arabia to eliminate violence and discrimination against women and to release and protect female human rights defenders. It also urged Saudi Arabia to cooperate with experts in the investigation of the death of Jamal Khashoggi. 81. Morocco commended the efforts made to combat corruption, terrorism and the spread of HIV/AIDS, and to promote the rights of women and children, improve education and strengthen gender equality. 82. Myanmar noted slight improvements, but remained concerned about the rights of women, girls and migrant workers, and about freedom to practise faith. 83. Nepal welcomed the implementation of Saudi Vision 2030. It appreciated the initiatives to promote and protect the well-being of women, children, elderly persons and persons with disabilities. 84. The Netherlands was concerned by the arrest and persecution of human rights defenders. It encouraged Saudi Arabia to reinforce the protection of women’s rights within society. 85. New Zealand was concerned about restrictions on freedom of expression. It encouraged Saudi Arabia to ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and to participate openly in the Turkish investigation into the death of Jamal Khashoggi. 86. Nigeria commended the implementation of the National Plan to Combat Crimes of Trafficking in Persons and the measures adopted to promote the rights of domestic workers. 87. Norway remained concerned about the deteriorating situation for human rights defenders and journalists and about the right to freedom of expression and assembly. 88. Oman commended Saudi Arabia for its positive engagement with the human rights system and for its adoption of laws aimed at improving economic and social conditions. 89. Maldives commended the efforts made to protect the rights of the child and the recent steps taken to promote the empowerment of women. 90. Peru noted the progress made in protecting the rights of women, children, persons with disabilities and migrants. It was concerned by the killing of Jamal Khashoggi. 7