A/HRC/13/56 was delighted by the fact that Albania had accepted 85 recommendations, including all recommendations put forward by Algeria. More than half of those recommendations were already in the process of implementation, a sign of Albania’s commitment to the promotion of human rights. Algeria expressed its confidence in the actions being conducted by Albania to consolidate and strengthen measures to continue the fight against trafficking in human beings, and would like to see other countries benefiting from the Albanian experience. 442. The delegation of the United States of America welcomed the acceptance of recommendation 13, paragraph 69, of the Working Group report (A/HRC/13/6) regarding the media monitoring board. It urged Albania to follow up with a robust reform and strengthening of the board. The United States welcomed the fact that Albania had indicated its support for additional measures to eliminate the worst forms of child labour. While expressing its support to the recommendations made by Belgium and Slovenia (recommendations 25 and 26) on improving the effectiveness of combating corruption of State officials, the United States welcomed the endorsement of those recommendations by Albania. It welcomed the development of an anti-corruption strategy, and looked forward to hearing about the progress in its implementation. Finally, it commended Albania for its commitment to the universal periodic review process. 443. Senegal noted that Albania’s acceptance of most recommendations was a clear indication of the country’s determination to improve its human rights situation. It noted particularly the positive responses given by Albania to recommendations with regard to strengthening institutional and legislative frameworks, and bringing them into line with international standards. Senegal highlighted the spirit of openness with which Albania addressed issues regarding smuggling of persons and the protection of the rights of women and children. Senegal wished Albania success in the implementation of the recommendations accepted. 444. Montenegro congratulated Albania on its constructive cooperation and engagement in the universal periodic review process. It commended Albania for its responsible attitude towards the recommendations proposed. Albania and Montenegro had maintained fruitful bilateral relations, with particular emphasis on enhancing the protection of minorities living in both countries. The continuity of Albania’s activities aimed at the affirmation of fundamental rights and freedoms demonstrated the commitment of Albania to the promotion and protection of universal values. Montenegro encouraged Albania to continue to protect and promote human rights and freedoms. 445. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia saluted the openness of Albania and the country’s readiness to cooperate in the universal periodic review process, which demonstrated the determination of Albania to continue to fulfil human rights standards and further their implementation. It noted with satisfaction the commitment of Albania to improve the human rights situation, in particular the rights of minorities, persons with disabilities and children, and to take steps to address regional disparities, in particular in the fields of education, health and the environment. 446. Morocco congratulated Albania on the openness displayed throughout the process of the universal periodic review and for its comprehensive presentation. It noted with satisfaction that Albania had accepted a large number of recommendations, reflecting the country’s commitment to a modern society determined to address the challenges of development and human rights, in particular the rights of vulnerable persons. It noted with interest the national policy and accompanying measures that had been taken to ensure the rights of children fully by focusing on the fight of universally recognized phenomena, which could undermine those rights. It noted the interest shown for the protection of the rights of national minorities, in particular the right to preserve and develop the ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious identity of individuals. Albania’s determination to continue 145