A/HRC/44/4 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 23. During the interactive dialogue, 89 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue may be found in section II of the present report. 24. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the plan for the protection of women and the family, 2018–2028. 25. Viet Nam noted with appreciation the acceptance by Kyrgyzstan of its recommendations from the second universal periodic review cycle and the efforts of Kyrgyzstan to provide social services to families and children. 26. Afghanistan congratulated Kyrgyzstan on the action plan for the implementation of Security Council resolution 1325 (2000) on women and peace and security, for the period 2018–2020, and the human rights action plan for the period 2019–2021. 27. Algeria welcomed the adoption of the development programme for the social protection of the population and the amendments to electoral legislation guaranteeing persons with disabilities the right to vote. 28. Argentina congratulated Kyrgyzstan on the modifications made to its criminal legislation to include a definition of the crime of forced disappearance. 29. Armenia was pleased to note the human rights action plan for the period 2019–2021 and noted the conceptual framework of the State policy on the religious sphere for the period 2014–2020. 30. Australia welcomed the criminalization in 2019 of enforced disappearance but remained concerned by reports of the persecution of certain sectors of society on the basis of ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and religion. 31. Austria welcomed the fact that provisions regarding “foreign agents”, which would have placed restrictions on civil society, and the so-called “anti-gay propaganda bill”, were not passed by the parliament. 32. Azerbaijan noted with satisfaction the measures aimed at addressing gender-based violence and violence against children and welcomed the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 33. Belarus welcomed the elaboration of the human rights action plan and the strengthening of criminal liability for trafficking in persons. 34. Belgium made recommendations. 35. Bhutan commended Kyrgyzstan on the judicial reforms undertaken, most notably the revision of the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, among others, in order to conform to international standards. 36. Brazil noted with appreciation the adoption in 2017 of a law on domestic violence and encouraged efforts to combat the practices that lead to child, early or forced marriage. 37. Brunei Darussalam noted the national development strategy, 2018–2040, and the “Unity, trust and creation” programme, 2018–2022, aimed at contributing to economic growth. 38. Bulgaria noted the adoption in July 2019 of a conceptual framework on inclusive education development and an associated action plan, 2019–2023, addressing the issues of children with disabilities. 39. Cambodia congratulated Kyrgyzstan on the policy measures and initiatives in strategic areas, such as the promotion of gender equality in education and culture, and in the socioeconomic sphere. 40. Canada welcomed the strengthening of the Office of the Ombudsman to align with national and international standards and was encouraged to see that Kyrgyzstan engaged with its civil society organizations. 41. Chile highlighted the Human Rights Coordination Council, the national human rights action plan, 2019–2022, and the national action plan on the implementation of the 4