A/HRC/11/L.10 page 105 It hoped that Cuba would continue to play its leading role in ending politicization of human rights issues. Belarus noted that Cuba had accepted its recommendation, as well as many others, which demonstrated Cuba’s genuine interest in human rights. 423. Sri Lanka stated that Cuba’s participation in the universal periodic review was a model. It paid tribute to Cuba’s active role in the Council and the way in which it fought against attempts to use human rights selectively and hypocritically. Cuba discharged its responsibilities under conditions of extreme external hostility. Cuba was a model for the realization of economic, social and cultural rights. Its action was not limited to collective rights, as demonstrated by Operation Milagro and the “Yes I Can” literacy programme. Sri Lanka saluted Cuba’s performance. 424. China stressed that Cuba was faced with enormous difficulties created by the embargo and had achieved outstanding achievements in the economic, political, social and cultural fields. Cuba had cooperated in a constructive manner with developing States and made important contributions to the human rights cause. A majority of States in the Working Group praised Cuba highly for its achievements. China noted that Cuba had replied to all questions raised during the review, including by China. China was convinced that Cuba would make every effort to attain the Millennium Development Goals. 425. Algeria stressed Cuba’s constructive approach, as demonstrated by its acceptance of 60 recommendations. Algeria underlined Cuba’s action for human rights, in particular the rights to development, food and peace, the promotion of cultural diversity, international cooperation and solidarity, and the right of peoples to self-determination. During the review, Algeria had welcomed Cuba’s commitment to human rights, despite the economic blockade, and encouraged Cuba to share its experience in the areas of health, education and the right to food. Algeria paid tribute to Cuba for its progress in the area of human rights, social justice and democracy. 426. Egypt commended Cuba for its efforts and the significant advances in the area of economic, social and cultural rights. Cuba’s achievements in the field of health care had been beneficial to many countries, especially in Africa, and the heath assistance provided without condition indicated Cuba’s belief in international solidarity. Cuba demonstrated through the