A/HRC/15/2 judiciary and requested further information, especially regarding constitutional reform. It made a recommendation. 72. Latvia called on Kyrgyzstan to abide by all its international obligations and commitments and to ensure an early return to the constitutional order, the rule of law and respect for human rights. Latvia noted still-pending requests by the United Nations special procedures mandate holders to visit Kyrgyzstan. Latvia made recommendations. 73. Afghanistan expressed its condolences with regard to those who had lost their lives during recent mass riots. It welcomed the readiness of the provisional Government to cooperate with the United Nations and other international organizations in providing democratic, open and transparent referendum and elections. It called for the support of the international community. Afghanistan made recommendations. 74. Bangladesh hoped for the restoration of peace and stability in Kyrgyzstan. It highlighted the recent adoption of several important legislative measures, including amendments to the Citizenship Act and the Family Code and the adoption of the Law on State Guarantees for Equal Rights and Equal Opportunities. Bangladesh also referred to Kyrgyzstan’s development strategies aimed at eradicating poverty. Bangladesh made recommendations. 75. The delegation of Kyrgyzstan expressed its appreciation for the constructive and open interactive dialogue and for the support extended to the provisional Government of Kyrgyzstan. The protection of rights and freedoms remained the essential goal of the reforms that had been implemented in Kyrgyzstan. As noted by the delegation, all legal conditions would be established in Kyrgyzstan to protect the fundamental rights of individuals, along with the conditions necessary for a market economy, free entrepreneurship and trade, and investment. The delegation concluded that human rights protection would remain an indivisible part of the Government’s activities. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 76. The recommendations formulated during the interactive dialogue and listed below have been examined by Kyrgyzstan and enjoy its support: 76.1. Sign and ratify the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Spain); 76.2. Ratify, as soon as possible, the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Belgium); 76.3. Become party to the Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (Argentina); 76.4. Establish constitutional reforms that will guarantee the separation of powers, the rule of law, the independence of the judiciary and the civil and democratic rights of Kyrgyzstan’s citizens (Germany); 76.5. Proposed constitutional reform should provide for the comprehensive protection and promotion of all human rights and fundamental freedoms (Pakistan); 76.6. That the ongoing constitutional reform should provide for the comprehensive promotion and protection of all human rights, with particular emphasis on the rights of women and children (Egypt); 12