A/HRC/39/14 68. Belgium welcomed the country’s tradition of religious tolerance. 69. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed advances in drinking water supply and the increase in public investment in health and education. 70. Bosnia and Herzegovina welcomed the standing invitation to special procedures. It expressed concern about the underrepresentation of women in political and public life. 71. Brazil expressed concern about the alleged violations of the rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly and association. 72. Brunei Darussalam commended Azerbaijan on the programme for the development of inclusive education for persons with disabilities, and acknowledged measures to improve the health-care system. 73. Bulgaria noted consistent policy measures to guarantee equality between women and men, the rights of the child and the rights of persons with disabilities. 74. Burundi welcomed the National Action Plan for the Improvement of the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. 75. Cambodia welcomed the achievements of the socioeconomic development plan. 76. Canada encouraged Azerbaijan to strengthen protections for civil society, women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, and expressed concern about the administrative burden on NGOs. 77. Chile welcomed the ratification of treaties by Azerbaijan. It expressed concern about limitations on the freedom of association, despite recommendations accepted during the previous review cycle. 78. China welcomed the efforts and achievements of Azerbaijan with regard to improving the living standards of its people, fighting against corruption, promoting gender equality, combating human trafficking and protecting the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. 79. Côte d’Ivoire urged Azerbaijan to strengthen its legislative framework to ensure the full enjoyment of human rights, especially for women, children, persons with disabilities and migrants. 80. Croatia welcomed the approval of the State Programme for the Development of Inclusive Education for Persons with Disabilities 2018–2024. 81. Cuba highlighted measures to guarantee the independence of the judiciary and to improve the functioning of the courts and the judicial infrastructure. 82. Cyprus remained deeply concerned about the challenges and restrictions faced by journalists, human rights defenders and youth activists. 83. Czechia acknowledged the religious tolerance and cooperative approach towards international observers during the 2018 presidential elections. 84. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea commended Azerbaijan on its progress in international cooperation and the promotion of the human rights of its citizens. 85. Djibouti welcomed the ratification of Protocol No. 14 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, amending the control system of the Convention, and the Additional Protocol to the Criminal Law Convention on Corruption. 86. Ecuador welcomed the excellent record of Azerbaijan in reporting to treaty bodies, and its leadership in the promotion of transparent, accountable and efficient public services. 87. Egypt welcomed the cooperation of Azerbaijan with international human rights mechanisms and its efforts to enhance the independence of the judiciary. 88. Estonia acknowledged the increased cooperation of Azerbaijan with the United Nations human rights system and encouraged it to take further steps to promote free expression. 7