A/HRC/39/14 46. Turkey welcomed efforts to support internally displaced persons and refugees. 47. Turkmenistan welcomed improvements in the quality of public services through innovative methods and the establishment of the State Agency for Services and Social Innovations network. 48. Ukraine noted that the ability of Azerbaijan to implement human rights treaties had been impeded since some of its territories were not under its control. 49. The United Arab Emirates welcomed reforms introduced by the 2016 constitutional amendment, particularly measures aimed at bolstering the institutional and legal framework. 50. The United Kingdom expressed concern about restrictions on freedoms of the press and of assembly, the independence of the judiciary and the harassment of human rights defenders. 51. The United States stated that, as a result of restrictions on freedoms of expression, association and assembly, political and civic spaces were severely constrained. 52. Uruguay welcomed the cooperation of Azerbaijan with treaty bodies and special procedures, and the process to reform legislation on children’s rights. 53. Uzbekistan praised consistent efforts to protect human rights and to cooperate with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 54. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the cooperation of Azerbaijan with treaty bodies and the reforms to improve the standard of living of its population. 55. Viet Nam recognized the progress achieved through the constitutional amendment, which aimed at providing more effective protection of human rights. 56. Yemen welcomed the standing invitation of Azerbaijan to all special procedure mandate holders, and steps to harmonize domestic legislation with international obligations. 57. Zimbabwe highlighted measures aimed at guaranteeing the rights and freedoms of different categories of the population, such as prisoners, refugees and internally displaced persons. 58. Afghanistan welcomed the standing invitation to all special procedure mandate holders. 59. Algeria welcomed measures to promote the values of tolerance and multiculturalism in society, and to guarantee the independence of the judiciary. 60. Angola welcomed the improvements made in bringing national legislation into line with international human rights standards. 61. Argentina welcomed the standing invitation to all special procedure mandate holders. 62. Armenia shared the concerns raised by different human rights mechanisms about the deteriorating human rights situation since the previous review. 63. Australia welcomed efforts to strengthen legal protection of human rights, including through laws to combat human trafficking and forced marriage. 64. Austria urged Azerbaijan to continue collaborating with the Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association to organize a country visit in the near future. 65. Bahrain welcomed efforts to improve human rights, including a “one-stop” model for public service delivery. 66. Bangladesh appreciated the implementation of the National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking 2014–2018 and initiatives to promote multiculturalism and the country’s commitment to ensure gender equality. 67. Belarus welcomed the active cooperation of Azerbaijan with the treaty bodies and the adoption of laws and regulations to strengthen human rights protection. 6