A/HRC/12/11* political as well as economic, social and cultural rights in conformity with the universally agreed human rights standards and norms; and (c) devising plans and strategies enabling it to reach out to remote areas and members of the population and hence improve their living conditions and ensure the protection of their rights. 53. The Libyan Arab Jamahiriya noted that Viet Nam was among the first to implement a long-term plan for persons with disabilities, enabling them to be fully integrated in society. Notwithstanding efforts, there were a number of poor people and persons with disabilities who suffered from discrimination. It recommended that Viet Nam make the necessary efforts to improve the living conditions, stability and integration within society of persons with disabilities. 54. Japan noted that it has for many years assisted Viet Nam in developing the legal system and expressed its intention to continue to assist. Japan recommended that Viet Nam (a) continue to make further efforts to advance the human rights of socially vulnerable people, including ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women, children, persons with HIV/AIDS and victims of human trafficking; (b) develop its domestic legal system and ensure the appropriate execution of the law towards the implementation of the international human rights instruments to which it is party. 55. Highlighting Viet Nam’s excellent results in, inter alia, poverty reduction, Mexico recommended (a) taking necessary measures to establish a national human rights institution in accordance with the Paris Principles; (b) enhancing its cooperation with the United Nations special procedures, particularly extending an invitation to the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention; and, with a view to complementing the initiatives taken by the Government concerning ethnic minorities, (c) favourably considering the ratification of ILO Convention No. 169 concerning Indigenous and Tribal Peoples in Independent Countries. 56. Azerbaijan noted the legal basis existing in Viet Nam to protect and promote children’s rights. It recommended that the Government (a) continue its efforts in the field paying inter alia particular attention to vulnerable groups such as children, women, persons with disabilities and ethnic minorities. It asked whether Viet Nam envisaged establishing a national system to receive, monitor and investigate complaints on child abuse. It noted that patriarchal attitudes and domestic violence still remain a challenge. It recalled that a number of the country’s reports to treaty bodies are overdue, and asked about the reasons. Azerbaijan recommended that Viet Nam (b) consider ratifying ICRMW and CPD; and (c) establish a national human rights institution in compliance with the Paris Principles. 57. Sri Lanka stated that Viet Nam more than any other country has stood up for the human rights of its own people and throughout the world by fighting for national independence, freedom and social progress. It noted that nothing is more precious than independence and freedom, which the people of Viet Nam have demonstrated. Sri Lanka commended the national report of Viet Nam and urged that the five lessons contained in the national report be disseminated as widely as possible and that Viet Nam disseminate its rich experience globally as much as possible. 58. Noting that Viet Nam is faced with challenges in vocational training, improving natural disaster management and protection of vulnerable groups, the Syrian Arab Republic recommended (a) continuing its efforts to meet these development challenges, achieve sustainable development and enhance the State capacities to protect rights and fundamental freedoms of all Vietnamese citizens; and (b) sharing the five lessons included in its national report with developing countries. 59. New Zealand welcomed the commitment to strengthen cooperation and recommended that Viet Nam (a) issue a standing invitation to all special procedures and, in particular, that it seeks visits by the Special Rapporteurs on freedom of religion or belief, GE.09-16382 11