A/HRC/16/2 pronouncement of 2009, although implementation mechanisms would depend on internal and external circumstances. 556. Recalling the role of Lebanon in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the delegation emphasized its eagerness to preserve its principles and to address human rights issues, but acknowledged that its limited resources and political difficulties had slowed down the process of finding appropriate solutions. 557. Concerning the issue of Palestinian refugees, the delegation stated that it could not solve the Palestinian tragedy on its own and that it could take decisions neither at the expense of its own people nor at that of the Palestinian cause. Although Lebanon would shoulder its part of the responsibility, it was primarily for the international community to carry this burden. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 558. Saudi Arabia stated that the acceptance by Lebanon of the majority of recommendations, including those made by Saudi Arabia, reflected the positive interaction of Lebanon with human rights mechanisms. Lebanon had consistently cooperated with the United Nations human rights mechanisms and engaged positively in the field of human rights. The review of Lebanon had offered an opportunity to learn about the efforts made in Lebanon to improve laws and institutions in the field of human rights. Saudi Arabia hoped that these efforts, as well as the cohesion by which Lebanese society, with its religious and cultural diversity, was characterized, would continue. 559. Qatar commended Lebanon for its engagement in the review process, which had allowed the Human Rights Council to learn about its efforts in the promotion and protection of human rights. Qatar noted Lebanon’s cooperation with special procedures and other United Nations human rights mechanisms, and its preparedness to work in a positive spirit with the Council, demonstrating its determination to improve the human rights situation and overcome the challenges it faces. Lebanon had acceded to most human rights instruments and developed a national plan of action for their implementation, including the establishment of appropriate institutions. 560. Algeria commended Lebanon for the way in which the national report had been prepared and followed up, noting that the report allowed the Human Rights Council to have a clear view of the significant efforts made by Lebanon to improve the human rights situation. A large number of recommendations had been accepted during the interactive dialogue, including those made by Algeria. This reflected, once again, the commitment of the Lebanese authorities to further promote human rights. 561. Egypt appreciated Lebanon’s efforts to overcome the crises and wars that it had suffered, including efforts to bring legislation into line with international human rights principles, and its openness to dialogue with all stakeholders. Egypt welcomed the steps to implement accepted recommendations, including the transmission of draft laws to the Council of Deputies for review and adoption, particularly on women’s rights. Lebanon had accepted recommendations concerning domestic violence and intended to adopt specific legislation and conduct an awareness-raising campaign to mobilize support. Egypt further appreciated efforts made with regard to the rights of Palestinian refugees and acknowledged the relevant difficulties, especially resource constraints. It appealed to the international community to shoulder its responsibility and to intensify its efforts to achieve the settlement of the question of Palestine, as well as a comprehensive and just peace in the region. 562. The Syrian Arab Republic acknowledged the effective participation of Lebanon in the review process, noting that Lebanon had submitted a report that demonstrated transparency as well as a realistic attitude and professionalism. The national report showed 184 GE.11-17059