A/HRC/8/52 page 115 reservations to the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It also took note of the submission of its periodic reports to the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the Committee on the Rights of the Child. It welcomed the promulgation of a law on a national human rights institution in line with the Paris Principles which is consistent with a recommendation made during the universal periodic review and demonstrates the commitment of Tunisia to the implementation of the recommendations. It further noted that the invitation sent to the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism is also an illustration of Tunisia’s commitment. 248. Qatar, on behalf of the Group of Arab States, commended Tunisia on the measures taken in the field of human rights and fundamental freedoms and expressed esteem for its cooperation with the Council. Qatar noted the long series of measures taken after the review, which reflects Tunisia’s determination to respect the commitments undertaken and its decision to implement the recommendations of the Working Group. It welcomed the adoption of the law concerning the establishment of a national human rights institution consistent with the Paris Principles and the invitation extended to the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism. It further noted the great interest shown by Tunisia in cooperating with the civil society, and in particular with Human Rights Watch with which there has been an agreement on regular visits to prisons in Tunisia. It noted that Tunisia has continued to opt for new measures and has acceded to human rights instruments, such as the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. Qatar reiterated its appreciation for the efforts made and the measures taken by Tunisia with a view to respecting its commitments, and called upon all human rights forums to continue to provide assistance to Tunisia so that all its commitments may be translated into concrete facts. 249. Belgium noted that during the review it had expressed its concern at the freedom of expression, the freedom of the press, and the situation of human rights defenders in Tunisia. It noted that the conclusions contained in the report of the Working Group encouraging Tunisia to make efforts in these areas were formulated in a very general manner. Belgium reiterated its hope that the Press Code will be harmonized with the provisions of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, in particular as regards the crime of defamation. It welcomed the announcement made by Tunisia to receive this month the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders of the African Commission of Human and People’s Rights and hoped that this visit will make it possible for Tunisia to welcome, in the near future, the special procedure of the Council competent in this area. 250. Indonesia expressed its appreciation for the presentation made by the Minister on the occasion of the adoption of the Working Group report. It commended Tunisia on the information provided and on the measures taken as part of the follow-up to the review, which reflect Tunisia’s commitment to implementing the recommendations made during the review. It also noted with appreciation various initiatives undertaken by Tunisia and welcomed the invitation extended to the Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism as well as the upcoming visits of two special procedures mandate holders of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights to Tunisia. It also welcomed the commitments made by Tunisia to further enhance measures for the promotion and protection of human rights. It also congratulated it on the adoption into national laws of normative legislation on the Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention on the Rights of Persons with