A/HRC/8/52 page 124 2. Views expressed by member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 288. The Netherlands commended the Moroccan delegation on the transparent way it had handled the review. It was noted with appreciation that Morocco had agreed to almost all the recommendations that had been made during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group, including its recommendation to continue implementing the remaining recommendations of the Instance Equité et Réconciliation. The Netherlands further asked if Morocco could inform the Council not only of the progress made in the implementation of the agreed recommendations, but also when it would reconsider its position on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court and on extending a standing invitation to all thematic special procedures on a voluntary basis. 289. Tunisia thanked Morocco for its outstanding statement and commended Morocco on its commitment to promoting and protecting human rights. The progress made in that area showed the desire often expressed by Moroccan authorities to make human rights a reality in everyday life. Tunisia noted Morocco’s achievements in strengthening its Constitution, harmonizing legislation, and ratifying almost all the international instruments in the area of human rights. Tunisia commended it on the results achieved by the National Initiative for Human Development - a plan of action for the promotion of economic, social and cultural rights in Morocco. Tunisia encouraged Morocco to continue its efforts for the well-being of all Moroccans. 290. Qatar, speaking on behalf of the Group of Arab States, congratulated Morocco for its progress on human rights. Morocco was commended on its role in the establishment of the universal periodic review mechanism. Morocco had taken seriously the recommendations of the Working Group. It has speeded up steps towards a culture of human rights through training and education, especially for law enforcement officials, and it has safeguarded the protection of minorities, women, children, the disabled and migrants. The Arab Group reiterated its appreciation of Morocco’s achievements in the field of human rights and fundamental rights, recalling the results of the Instance Equité et Réconciliation, which has assured a convergence between various sectors of the Moroccan society. Qatar further noted that Morocco has adopted various measures to give a new impetus to human rights. Qatar stressed that Morocco has speeded up its responses to the recommendations made by the Council, and has continued its efforts to ensure the compatibility of its laws with all its international obligations. 291. Pakistan said that Morocco had one of the most comprehensive reviews and thanked the delegation of Morocco for its elaborate presentation, noting that Morocco had accepted all but two of the recommendations. One of them related to extending a standing invitation to all thematic special procedures. Pakistan welcomed Morocco’s commitment to giving serious and positive consideration to every single request made by any of the special procedures. It also welcomed the appointment of a new high commissioner for the administration of prisons with a ministerial rank, in line with the recommendations of the Working Group. 292. Bahrain welcomed the statement made by Morocco and commended it on positive developments towards promoting and protecting human rights in the country. It further commended Morocco on its keenness to work with all stakeholders at the national, regional and international level. Morocco has proven its commitments to the objectives of the universal