A/HRC/14/37 its leading role in setting the world’s development agenda. Cuba welcomed the decision of Qatar to accept its recommendations, which had been made in a spirit of cooperation and constructive dialogue. 218. Jordan thanked Qatar for presenting its position on the recommendations. Jordan valued the steps taken to enhance women’s full participation in all areas of life. These steps were part of Qatar’s efforts to develop the necessary human rights legislative framework. Jordan welcomed the efforts made to combat human trafficking through the enactment of new legislative and institutional measures, and by supporting victims. Qatar’s cooperation with the United Nations system had been shown by the establishment of the Human Rights Training and Documentation Centre for South-West Asia and the Arab Region. Jordan welcomed the contribution of Qatar to the promotion of dialogue and peaceful coexistence through the establishment of the Doha International Centre for Interfaith Dialogue. 219. Oman commended Qatar for its positive cooperation during the interactive dialogue, its acceptance of the majority of the recommendations and its readiness to implement them. This showed Qatar’s commitment to the principles of human rights in accordance with its constitutional provisions and national traditions and values, based on equality and tolerance. 220. The United Arab Emirates noted Qatar’s efforts to guarantee a decent life for its population, and expressed confidence in its capacity and political will to promote human rights. It welcomed Qatar’s determination to pursue the dissemination of a culture of human rights and to integrate human rights into development efforts, in particular by involving women in the development process and offering them the opportunity to participate actively in society. The delegation welcomed Qatar’s acceptance of a number of recommendations and its commitment to continue upholding national and international human rights obligations. 221. Bahrain commended Qatar for the positive steps taken in the context of accepting and implementing many recommendations, in particular those made by Bahrain relating to the protection and promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities. Bahrain welcomed the efforts made to continue combating human trafficking, the acceptance of a visit by the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, and the consideration of draft laws on combating human trafficking and on domestic workers. The number of measures taken showed Qatar’s political determination to promote and protect human rights. 222. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) expressed its satisfaction at the responses provided by Qatar during the universal periodic review, in particular regarding its efforts to empower women and guarantee their fundamental rights. It stressed that Qatar placed the promotion and protection of human rights at the centre of its reform policies in the constitutional, economic, social and cultural spheres. Qatar’s support for the great majority of recommendations was an indication of the seriousness of its commitment to the universal periodic review. It also commended Qatar’s efforts to promote and protect human rights in accordance with its customs and traditional values. 223. Egypt commended Qatar for its cooperation with the universal periodic review. It noted with appreciation Qatar’s serious approach to the preparation of the review and to the national discussions in relation to the recommendations, which had involved all State institutions, in consultation with civil society. The adoption of the outcome report would represent a significant boost to Qatar’s national efforts to promote human rights and to achieve the aspirations of the Government and the people alike. Egypt was confident that Qatar would continue to promote and protect human rights at the national level, and contribute to that end at the regional and international levels. GE.12-17781 81