A/HRC/11/L.10 page 78 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 317. Pakistan welcomed the Russian Federation’s detailed comments, prepared through wide consultation with stakeholders, reflecting the importance it attached to the universal periodic review from the very beginning. Pakistan was encouraged by Russia’s acceptance of the majority of the recommendations, including those made by Pakistan; this reflected Russia’s constructive attitude to human rights promotion and protection. It noted steps enumerated to reform different sectors, particularly the justice system. It wished Russia well in implementing the recommendations. 318. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) commended the Russian Federation for its inclusive approach to the universal periodic review, including the wide consultations carried out in preparing the national report, which reflected the contributions of all sectors of society. It welcomed the acceptance of recommendations and replies, particularly to a question asked by Venezuela regarding the implementation, scope and expected results of the national priority plan in the area of health. It commended the country for its reduction in child mortality and the expansion of immunization campaigns. Venezuela recognized the efforts of the Russian Federation and its resolve to promote and protect human rights. 319. Qatar appreciated the Russian Federation’s openness towards the review process and its acceptance of recommendations made by Qatar, including that of redoubling efforts to improve the condition of detainees in prisons and to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. It highlighted Russia’s determination to combat racial discrimination and intolerance. Qatar encouraged Russia to implement the recommendations made and wished it full success in promoting human rights. 320. Algeria noted the Russian Federation’s favourable response to 70 per cent of the recommendations, and its efforts to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance at the national and international levels through the role it played in the success of the Durban Review Conference. It noted Russia’s determination to continue improving the situation