A/HRC/37/13 23. The Sudan commended the Climate Change Act, 2017 and the establishment of the National Commission for Human Rights. 24. Sweden made recommendations. 25. Switzerland welcomed the amendment of the Penal Code regarding “honour” crimes and rape. It regretted the resumption of executions in 2014 and was concerned about the high number of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial executions. 26. The Syrian Arab Republic commended the legislative and institutional developments and the work of the National Commission for Human Rights. 27. Thailand applauded the increase in the minimum age of criminal responsibility and improvements in women’s rights. 28. Tunisia commended the plans to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals to promote the economic and social rights of the people of Pakistan. 29. Turkey welcomed the 10-year socioeconomic plan of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas, the eleventh five-year plan and Vision 2025. 30. Uganda welcomed the national institutional framework for human rights and stated that adequate capacity for action was necessary. 31. The United Arab Emirates commended the establishment of the National Centre on Ageing in all provinces. 32. The United Kingdom recognized the positive steps taken, but remained concerned about the overall human rights record of Pakistan. 33. The United States commended the adoption of the Hindu Marriage Act and noted increased action against sex trafficking. 34. Uruguay welcomed the cooperation that the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances had received from interested parties. 35. Uzbekistan welcomed the legal and institutional changes to strengthen human rights and democracy in the country. 36. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela highlighted the establishment of the Ministry of Human Rights and the National Commission for Human Rights in conformity with the principles relating to the status of national institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights (the Paris Principles). 37. Viet Nam welcomed the adoption of the Climate Change Act and the national Action Plan for Human Rights. 38. Yemen commended the national Action Plan for Human Rights launched after wide consultations with all stakeholders. 39. Zimbabwe noted the national Action Plan for Human Rights and the National Commission for Human Rights. 40. Afghanistan called for genuine cooperation in dealing with terrorism, in line with the recent discussions in the region. 41. Albania praised the reforms on gender equality and welcomed the recognition of the rights of intersex and transgender persons. 42. Algeria welcomed the strengthening of the National Commission on the Status of Women at the national and provincial levels. 43. Angola congratulated the engagement with human rights mechanisms and policy reforms in the economic, judicial and social sectors. 44. Argentina praised the ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict. 45. Australia welcomed the efforts of Pakistan to address violence against women and girls. 4