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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
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