A/HRC/13/11 also raised concern about the situation of refugees from Bhutan in camps in Eastern Nepal and encouraged Bhutan to resume bilateral negotiations with Nepal. It made recommendations. 44. Serbia noted efforts that Bhutan has taken towards specific measures to fulfil its international obligations relating to children and women’s rights, citing the drafting of legislation on adoption, child care protection and domestic violence. Serbia sought information on measures to combat stereotyping of gender roles in domestic media. Serbia made recommendations. 45. Algeria commended Bhutan’s efforts to attain Millennium Development Goal 1, and was encouraged by results achieved thus far in resolving problems with food supply in vulnerable regions and rural areas. It welcomed Bhutan’s substantial cuts in infant mortality rates and the achievements made in a number of sectors, particularly on primary health care. Algeria made recommendations. 46. India welcomed measures taken by Bhutan, including the process of establishment of a Supreme Court. It noted that Bhutan has become an observer to the International Labour Organisation. Mindful that Bhutan’s priority is to enhance its institutional capacities and consolidate its democracy against the challenges of poverty, unemployment, illegal immigration and terrorism, India pledged its continuing support. India sought more details about the scope and powers of the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights. 47. Thailand commended Bhutan’s good work in public health and that campaigns to prevent discrimination against persons with HIV/AIDS are regularly carried out. Thailand welcomed the importance Bhutan places on the promotion and protection of women and children’s rights and hoped that the Domestic Violence bill would be adopted in due course. Thailand recognized that various challenges remained to be tackled by Bhutan as a new democracy. Thailand made recommendations. 48. Indonesia noted that, consistent with Bhutan’s commitment to establishing an inclusive and participatory system of governance, Bhutan has pledged to ensure 30 per cent of candidates at the next elections will be women. It also noted that Bhutan is a country in transition and commended the Constitutional guarantee of free education up to class ten. Indonesia made recommendations. 49. Turkey welcomed the ratification of the optional protocols to CRC, the establishment of the Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights and adoption of the Royal Bhutan Police and Prison Acts. It cited the increasing number of newspapers, radio and television stations as developments in media freedom. It welcomed efforts on education, climate change and the elimination of poverty. Turkey made recommendations. 50. The Islamic Republic of Iran appreciated Bhutan’s efforts and commitments to further promotion and protection of human rights and to address existing challenges, citing international recognition for Bhutan’s strong commitment to environmental conservation and protection. It also referred to such issues as women and children’s rights and the high rate of poverty and unemployment. It made recommendations. 51. Viet Nam commended Bhutan’s cooperation with United Nations human rights mechanisms. It appreciated Bhutan’s efforts to realize the Millennium Development Goals, especially for poverty reduction, free education and health care. Viet Nam shared the difficulties and challenges that Bhutan is facing as it seeks to promote the enjoyment of human rights. With that in mind, Vietnam made recommendations. 52. Brunei Darussalam expressed support for Bhutan’s endeavours to learn from the United Nations human rights mechanisms through projects and training. It was encouraged by Bhutan’s work at the regional level with other SAARC members on the welfare of women and children, and welcomed its pledge to draw international best practices into its 8