A/HRC/39/56 the need for human rights impact assessments. More awareness and information sharing was an important part of the Special Rapporteur’s mandate and in the high-level political forum, which was for Governments; but he hoped for enough space to listen to and interact with civil society. D. Contributions by States and other stakeholders 57. The representative of Pakistan spoke of that country’s multifaceted approach towards development, including structural reforms, investment-friendly policies and social safety nets for the vulnerable. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was a key regional initiative for connectivity and the shared prosperity of nations, and was a practical example of the realization of the right to development by fuelling economic growth in the region. Similar regional projects could promote international cooperation for development and operationalize the right to development. 58. The representative of Cuba noted that international cooperation based on solidarity and humanism and without conditionality was an essential component of its foreign policy. International cooperation by Cuba covered many sectors, including education, health and sport. In the health sector, for example, health programmes were offered to Central American and Latin American countries in the wake of natural disasters and in the training of health professionals. At a national level, limited natural and financial resources had not prevented the implementation of a national strategy. Cuba put the human person at the centre of development, with the aim of reducing inequalities and providing universal and free coverage for education and health. 59. The delegate of Egypt stated that the country’s 2030 strategy was based on the principle of inclusive sustainable development and balanced regional development as a general framework for improving the quality of life and welfare in an inclusive way, focusing on the economic, social and environmental dimensions. The strategy served as a basis for incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals in national planning and aligning efforts with their implementation. The strategy had been developed in a participatory manner, and all government agencies collaborated to set comprehensive objectives. The current local, regional and global circumstances gave that strategy a comparative advantage and importance for dealing with international developments. 60. The representative of Indonesia spoke of that country’s policies, including: mainstreaming the 2030 Agenda into national development planning; finalizing legal and institutional frameworks for national implementation; engaging all stakeholders; and monitoring and evaluation. On more specific measures, Indonesia had enhanced the budget allocation for social development programmes. At the regional level, the country was planning to convene a leaders’ gathering of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations on the Sustainable Development Goals. At the global level, Indonesia actively contributed and participated in South-South cooperation and triangular cooperation in the implementation of the Goals. 61. The delegate of Ethiopia spoke of the country’s contribution to peace and security and as a host in the efforts to advance the international development agenda. Regionally, it had led and hosted development dialogues in the African Union and other forums. Ethiopia strongly believed that multisectoral development-oriented programmes were the only means for building resilience at the community and national levels with investments in infrastructure development. It called for stronger international solidarity and cooperation to achieve global development outcomes effectively and in a timely manner. 62. The response of the European Union to the 2030 Agenda was focused on mainstreaming Sustainable Development Goals into the European policy framework and the priorities of the European Commission. The new European Consensus on Development proposed a collective European development policy structured around five core themes of the 2030 Agenda and highlighted key cross-cutting elements. Its external policies and actions were already making concrete contributions to the 2030 Agenda, including a path towards a circular economy, the European Energy Union Initiative, resource efficiency, 0.7 per cent official development assistance and follow-up to the Paris Agreement. 13