A/HRC/11/L.10 page 114 and child rights. It noted that Saudi Arabia planned to consider the question of acceding to international human rights instruments; a positive decision on that matter would strengthen its national system for the promotion and protection of human rights. Belarus also pointed out that Saudi Arabia had undertaken initiatives, at the national and international levels, to advance dialogue between religions and civilizations and to promote tolerance and world peace. 467. Bahrain welcomed the positive steps taken by Saudi Arabia by its acceptance and implementation of a number of universal periodic review recommendations, including those made by Bahrain, such as the one on the rehabilitation of those suspected or detained in the fight against terrorism. Bahrain welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts to continue the dialogue among religions and civilizations, and promote the rights of women and children in conformity with sharia law and international obligations. Saudi Arabia’s action reflected its political will and the importance it attached to the implementation of its international commitments. 468. China noted that Saudi Arabia had submitted a thorough national report to the Working Group, introducing its efforts and achievements in national dialogue, judicial and institutional reform, public health and protection of migrant workers’ rights. China welcomed the replies of Saudi Arabia to the Working Group report, which showed the importance it attached to human rights. China was convinced that the Government of Saudi Arabia, while respecting the specific characteristics of its national culture, would take all the necessary measures to protect the universality of human rights and make new progress in this field. 469. Egypt stated that the review reflected the progress made by Saudi Arabia and its constructive cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. Egypt commended Saudi Arabia for its achievements in human rights institution-building at the national level and for its efforts in the areas of legal and judicial reforms, combating discrimination and violence against women and promoting their participation in the labour market. Egypt supported Saudi Arabia’s efforts to promote and protect human rights within the overall framework of its sovereign right to implement its national legislation in a manner compatible with internationally agreed norms and principles. 470. The United Arab Emirates welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts at the national level to promote and protect human rights. The measures taken by Saudi Arabia reflected its