A/HRC/15/60 Goals. The long-term strategy contained in Kenya Vision 2030 guided the national development programme and projects promoting national reconciliation, economic reconstruction, as well as the fight against poverty and unemployment. 423. Egypt stated that it had had the honour of being a troika member for the review of Kenya. It noted that there was a high degree of openness on the part of Kenya in its consideration of the recommendations, and that such openness was also demonstrated by Kenya’s cooperation with the universal periodic review process, as well as its seriousness and political will to sustain national reconciliation and institutionalize the promotion and protection of human rights. Egypt congratulated Kenya on the promulgation of its new Constitution. It noted the efforts made and challenges faced as described by Kenya in fulfilling its human rights obligations, and called on the international community to assist Kenya in this regard. 424. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was pleased to note that four of its recommendations enjoyed the support of Kenya, and welcomed the successful adoption of the new Constitution. It expressed disappointment, however, at Kenya’s hosting of President Bashir at its constitutional ceremony, which was in violation of Kenya’s obligations under the Rome Statute. There were numerous reports of impunity causing instability in Kenya. Action against impunity was vital to the future of the region. The United Kingdom welcomed the commitments made by Kenya to cooperate with the International Criminal Court to achieve justice for the victims of the 2007 post-election violence, as well as the commitments to improve human rights through the universal periodic review. 425. Morocco noted the considerable efforts made to promote economic, social and cultural rights though an ambitious development agenda. These objectives could not be achieved, however, without international assistance, particularly from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Joint effort by the United Nations and the Government of Kenya were needed to secure implementation of the recommendations and voluntary pledges and to reinforce measures taken within the framework of Vision 2030. The visionary nature of this project would allow the Government to secure just and equitable development in all regions and consolidate the culture of social peace and national reconciliation. 426. Djibouti noted with satisfaction that most of the recommendations made during the Working Group session had been accepted, and encouraged Kenya to continue its efforts to secure the promotion and protection of human rights and meet the Millennium Development Goals. 427. Sri Lanka commended the manner in which Kenya had participated in the universal periodic review process and the detailed responses provided by the delegation. It welcomed the establishment of the National Commission on Gender and Development and the AntiCorruption Commission, adding that the strengthening of institutional mechanisms was a key element in improving the overall human rights situation. Sri Lanka acknowledged Kenya’s efforts in the promotion and protection of human rights and was pleased to note the achievements made. 428. Nepal congratulated the Government and people of Kenya on the new democratic Constitution, which had been endorsed by the people through a national referendum. Nepal welcomed Kenya’s long-term plan, Vision 2030, and was encouraged to see the progress made in national reconciliation. Nepal also noted Kenya’s active role in and constructive contributions to the Council. 429. Rwanda noted that Kenya had accepted most recommendations made during its review and had taken steps for their implementation. Rwanda had no doubt that the recommendations made during the review would continue to be used as guidelines by 146 GE.11-17043