A/HRC/11/L.10 page 121 reforms, the rights of migrants and in addressing the issue of violence against women and gender equality through a comprehensive strategy. Pakistan stated that the successful implementation of the recommendations would lead to the effective promotion and protection of human rights. 494. Bahrain noted the importance attached by Senegal to the promotion and protection of human rights at the national and international levels. Bahrain welcomed the positive measures that Senegal had taken to implement certain recommendations. It noted the considerable efforts of the Government to reinforce primary education in rural areas and to provide study grants to students at public and private schools. 495. Egypt noted that Senegal had achieved significant progress in the promotion and protection of human rights, despite all difficulties, including through efforts to establish a strong human rights infrastructure. It noted Senegal’s special attention to the prevention of smuggling of migrants, in addition to advances in economic, social and cultural rights, with a special focus on poverty eradication. Egypt called on the international community to assist Senegal in implementing national strategies to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Egypt reiterated its belief in Senegal’s ability to overcome challenges, while upholding its sovereign right to implement national laws based on universal human rights norms. 496. Saudi Arabia noted the willingness of Senegal to cooperate with human rights mechanisms, exemplified by the acceptance of the majority of the recommendations. It encouraged the efforts made by Senegal to reform laws and human rights institutions. It commended Senegal for its determination to continue with its programme of action for the promotion of human rights. It noted that Senegal had stepped up efforts to strengthen dialogue among civilizations, cultures and religions. 497. Morocco congratulated Senegal on its commitment to the universal periodic review, which had raised awareness about the achievements and challenges of protecting human rights in Senegal. It noted that Senegal had accepted most of the recommendations, including those proposed by Morocco, and had promised to consider other recommendations in the same spirit. The institutional human rights structure established by Senegal attested to its consistent commitment to guaranteeing full respect for human rights. Morocco indicated that these efforts