A/HRC/8/52 page 156 444. It stated that it had great expectations for the consolidation of the universal periodic review mechanism in upcoming sessions and expressed its hope that it could contribute to that task. Brazil seized the opportunity to reiterate its voluntary commitments. It stressed that its goal was to continue collaborating with the Council, to enhance cooperation with international mechanisms for monitoring the protection of human rights, to consider ratifying human rights treaties to which Brazil was not a State party, to support OHCHR activities and to strengthen regional systems for the promotion and protection of human rights. 2. Views expressed by member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 445. China thanked the Brazilian delegation and expressed its appreciation for the Government’s serious attitude in responding to the various questions and recommendations. China noted that in recent years Brazil has recorded high economic growth and rapid social development, making great achievements in areas such as the elimination of poverty, the realization of the rights to education, food and health, and the elimination of racial discrimination. China appreciated Brazil’s active participation in international human rights activities, its active promotion of mainstreaming gender issues into human rights, and its advocacy of cooperation and dialogue on human rights in the international community. China also noted the open and frank attitude with which the Brazilian Government approaches and deals with human rights challenges. 446. Canada congratulated Brazil for the serious attitude with which it participated in the review, noting that Brazil allowed its civil society to participate in the reporting process. Canada acknowledged Brazil’s progress towards the full respect of human rights, noting the fact that Brazil has recognized the challenges it still has to overcome. Canada supported Brazil’s resolution to adopt internal evaluation tools for human rights, encouraging the country to concretely implement effective public policies emanating from the recommendations made during the review process. 447. Nigeria congratulated the Brazilian delegation for its comments on the adoption of the outcome of its review. It noted Brazil’s efforts to put in place mechanisms for the implementation of recommendations made during the review, and hoped that these initiatives will reinforce and deepen enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all Brazilians. With the demonstration of such commitments by Brazil, Nigeria expects that the objectives of the universal periodic review will begin to be realized even before the conclusion of the first cycle of the review. Nigeria therefore calls on all parties concerned to assist Brazil in whatever way they might deem fit, in order to fully implement the recommendations and outcomes of the review for the benefit of its citizens. 448. Pakistan thanked the delegation of Brazil for its elaborated presentation, stating that Brazil has invested great human and material capital to improve the human rights situation in the country. It urged Brazil to continue to implement its reforms relating to indigenous people, the situation of prisoners, the criminal justice system, violence and extrajudicial killings, the protection of human rights defenders, and economic and social inequalities. Pakistan requested that Brazil closely cooperate and share its good practices on how it resolves its issues with the relevant multilateral structures. Pakistan also hopes that while strategizing the promotion of rights, Brazil will be mindful of concerns regarding climate change and right to food.