A/HRC/39/14 112. Malaysia welcomed the efforts of Azerbaijan to incorporate the provisions of the human rights conventions to which it was a party into its national legislation and to combat human trafficking. 113. Maldives welcomed efforts for the socioeconomic development of the country. 114. Mexico acknowledged progress in implementing universal periodic review recommendations, in particular the constitutional amendments and the Law on Public Participation. 115. Montenegro called upon Azerbaijan to take additional measures to introduce a human rights-based model of disability. 116. Morocco welcomed efforts to fight corruption, including the establishment of the National Action Plan for Open Government 2016–2018. 117. Myanmar welcomed steps to fulfil international human rights obligations. It expressed concern about reports of the repression of civil society. 118. Namibia commended Azerbaijan on the referendum, which had led to the strengthening of constitutional protection for human rights and fundamental freedoms. 119. Nepal welcomed the achievement of economic development and the subsequent promotion of social and economic rights. 120. The Netherlands encouraged Azerbaijan to take additional steps to strengthen human rights and the rule of law, including ensuring freedom of expression by enhancing the protection of journalists and human rights defenders. 121. Nigeria welcomed efforts to improve anti-corruption legislation and the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking. 122. Norway expressed deep concerns about additional restrictions placed on civil society since the previous review. 123. Pakistan appreciated efforts to ensure the welfare of refugees and persons that had been internally displaced as a result of the Azerbaijan-Armenia conflict. 124. Panama highlighted the establishment of an intergovernmental group with civil society participation to draft the third national report. 125. Paraguay welcomed the record of Azerbaijan in ratifying and reporting on international treaties and the law on domestic violence. It expressed concern about the use of the terminology “illegal migrants”. 126. Peru recognized advances in the fight against poverty and efforts to modernize the judicial system and to change the approach of the authorities towards children in conflict with the law. 127. The Philippines welcomed the Migration Code and the Preschool Education Act. It also appreciated efforts to institutionalize a centralized national child database. 128. Portugal welcomed efforts to combat human trafficking and the establishment of a protection mechanism for unaccompanied children seeking asylum. 129. Qatar appreciated legislative measures to enhance the national legal framework and the cooperation with special procedure mandate holders. 130. The Republic of Korea welcomed initiatives aimed at enhancing access to courts and the efficiency of the administration of justice. 131. The Republic of Moldova noted the progress made in the reform of the justice system, the increased public spending on education and to ensure access to health care and investment in capacity-building, human rights education and training. 132. Romania welcomed the standing invitation to all special procedure mandate holders. 133. Costa Rica highlighted a number of advances, including cooperation with the treaty bodies and special procedure mandate holders. 9

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