A/HRC/43/11 91. India took note of the National Human Rights Strategy 2019–2022, which was in the final phase of approval. 92. Indonesia commended Angola for the ratification of several international human rights treaties since the previous cycle. 93. The Islamic Republic of Iran appreciated the protection of minors from violence and the adoption of measures to eliminate child labour. 94. Iraq commended Angola for the steps taken to promote human rights despite the consequences of natural disasters in 2017. 95. Ireland commended Angola for the recent ratification of the Convention against Torture. 96. Italy welcomed the amendments to the Penal Code to strengthen the protection of the rights of women and children. 97. Japan commended Angola for the ongoing efforts made to increase women’s participation in political and economic decision-making processes, including at the ministerial level. 98. Jordan thanked Angola for its comprehensive report, in which it outlined measures adopted to implement the recommendations received. 99. Kyrgyzstan noted with satisfaction that combating corruption and organized crime was a priority for Angola. 100. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended Angola for the National Policy for Gender Equality and Equity and the programme for sustainable development and poverty alleviation. 101. Latvia noted the measures taken by the Government to promote and protect human rights since the previous review. 102. Libya commended Angola for the ratification of several international instruments and the adoption of laws to promote human rights and reform the judiciary. 103. Liechtenstein welcomed the ratification of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. 104. Luxembourg encouraged Angola to strengthen the implementation of recent laws and action plans. 105. Madagascar noted the adoption of a new criminal code and increased efforts to combat corruption. 106. Malaysia commended Angola for the adoption of several laws and policies to promote human rights and welcomed the National Human Rights Strategy 2019–2022. 107. Mauritania commended Angola for the National Human Rights Strategy 2019–2022 and the priority given to achieving the Millennium Development Goal to reduce extreme poverty. 108. The Marshall Islands commended Angola for the reduction in the rate of extreme poverty and the implementation of policies to promote gender equality. 109. Mali welcomed the ratification of several international legal instruments to promote and protect human rights. 110. Mauritius commended Angola for the development of the National Human Rights Strategy 2019–2022 and the ratification of the core conventions on torture and racial discrimination. 111. Mexico recognized the adoption of the new Penal Code and the criminalization of discrimination based on sexual orientation and female genital mutilation. 112. Montenegro welcomed the efforts on violence against children but expressed concern about the prevalence of child labour in the mining sector. 8