A/HRC/31/9 of the entire population, as well as education, health, trade, industries, tourism and the national economy. If that trend was not checked, the country was likely to experience a severe humanitarian crisis. Continuous obstructions of supplies at border points had severely impeded the exercise of rights and freedoms to which Nepal was entitled to under international law as a landlocked country. The challenges and pressures besetting the nation and people at present were immensely painful. 20. The fundamental goal of the recently elected Government was to effectively implement the new Constitution, and the Government had started to formulate legislative and policy tools for its smooth operationalization. Nepal was also keen to give further momentum to its economic development agenda, despite the huge devastation and setback caused by the recent earthquakes. 21. Despite consistent efforts, Nepal continued to face challenges in meeting some of the desired targets and fulfilling obligations. A paucity of resources, its landlocked situation, the low level of economic development, rampant poverty, certain parts of the population being deprived of basic needs and amenities and a low level of education, among others, had adversely affected the implementation of action plans on human rights. As the political transition had come to an end with the promulgation of the new Constitution, the country was in a position to take further steps for the realization of all human rights by all with adequate support from the international community. 22. Nepal stressed the importance of strict adherence to the principles of universality, objectivity and non-selectivity by all human rights mechanisms under the United Nations. As democracy, development, peace, security and human rights were interdependent, they called for a holistic approach to addressing human rights issues. The efforts of the international community must, therefore, be geared towards creating an environment for the enjoyment of all human rights. 23. For a country like Nepal, the enjoyment of the right to development would have a significant impact on the promotion of other rights. In that context, that Nepal attached importance to an effective and balanced implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 24. Nepal reiterated its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and looked forward to a constructive engagement in the interactive dialogue. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 25. During the interactive dialogue, 73 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue can be found in section II of the present report. All written statements of the delegations, to be checked against delivery on the United Nations Webcast archives,2 are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council when available. 26. Maldives appreciated the efforts of Nepal in restoring public services following the earthquake in April 2015. It welcomed the adoption of the new Constitution and the approval of plans on health care. 27. Mauritius took note of the progress made in poverty eradication, human rights education, food safety and health. It encouraged Nepal to pursue efforts for the advancement of women. 2 See http://webtv.un.org/meetings-events/human-rights-council/universal-periodic-review/23rdupr/watch/nepal-review-23rd-session-of-universal-periodic-review/4597063809001. 5