A/HRC/15/60 266. Kyrgyzstan did not accept recommendations 18, 20 and 21 on the establishment of a separate body on gender issues, explaining that the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Migration had been already assigned the task of addressing the issue of gender equality. 267. The delegation stated that Kyrgyzstan had postponed consideration of recommendations 22 to 24 and 26 to 30, on the issuance of a standing invitation to special procedures mandate holders, until the holding of parliamentary elections. Kyrgyzstan accepted recommendations 13 and 32, 34 to 36 on combating discrimination against women, domestic violence and forced marriages, and on national minorities. Kyrgyzstan considered that, in view of the financial and technical resources needed to implement adequately the recommendations on freedom of movement, and the more flexible requirements for equitable access to social security, health care, education and pensions for persons changing residence within the country, it would need time to study them further. 268. The delegation reported that Kyrgyzstan accepted recommendation 25, to extend an invitation to the Special Rapporteur against torture to visit the country in 2010, and recommendation 39 on human rights training for the military and police forces. Kyrgyzstan also accepted recommendation 31 regarding the implementation of the principle of nonrefoulement, and recommendation 41 on the respect in all circumstances of the principle of non-refoulement and guarantees of asylum procedures in accordance with international standards. Kyrgyzstan accepted recommendation 37 relating to the review of the law on religion, to ensure that the rights to freedom of religion is upheld in compliance with international standards, and recommendation 40, to request cooperation and technical assistance from relevant United Nations agencies in order to remove landmines and demarcate border areas, as well as to improve access to drinking water and sanitation services. 269. Kyrgyzstan followed a course of action aimed at the protection and promotion of all basic human rights and freedoms in accordance with international standards, and stood by the established practice of peaceful coexistence of traditional religious groups and strove to protect religious and cultural peculiarities. The delegation expressed Kyrgyzstan’s commitment to implement its international obligations and to participate in international organizations, with a special emphasis on the Council. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 270. Morocco expressed its appreciation for Kyrgyzstan’s acceptance of 127 recommendations in the Working Group. Morocco commended Kyrgyzstan for its efforts in favour of vulnerable groups, including women and children. It also welcomed the legislative reforms implemented in accordance with international human rights standards. Morocco noted the provisional Government’s commitment to democratic reform, including the adoption of a new constitution. 271. China thanked Kyrgyzstan for accepting most of the recommendations and for its active engagement in the follow-up work. China appreciated Kyrgyzstan’s measures to restore social stability, to strengthen national solidarity and to establish human rights bodies for the promotion of social, economic and cultural rights, and for the considerable progress achieved in promoting the rights to social security, health and education. China acknowledged the challenges faced by Kyrgyzstan as a developing country in ensuring economic development and the protection of human rights. 272. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended Kyrgyzstan’s constructive engagement in the universal periodic review. It noted that Kyrgyzstan’s responsible approach to the recommendations made was a clear indication of the country’s commitment to human rights. It noted that Kyrgyzstan supported or had examined nearly 130 of 140 122 GE.11-17043