A/HRC/34/6 22. Kenya commended the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for the efforts already made to implement the recommendations. 23. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for its national human rights plan and for ratifying the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol. 24. Latvia noted the establishment of the National Human Rights Council and the concerns expressed regarding restrictions imposed on freedom of expression. 25. Lebanon commended the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for its efforts in leading a diplomacy of peace and defending just causes around the world, particularly that of the Palestinian people. 26. Liechtenstein recognized the efforts made to combat gender-based violence and violence against children. 27. Malaysia acknowledged the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for mainstreaming a gender perspective, empowering women and ensuring access to education for persons with disabilities. 28. Maldives recognized the efforts made in the area of women’s rights and encouraged the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to reach out to its international partners and OHCHR for assistance. 29. Mauritania welcomed the adoption of the national human rights plan and the plan for the prevention of torture. 30. Mexico welcomed the creation of the National Human Rights Council, the national human rights plan and the legislative advances in health and education. 31. Montenegro welcomed the establishment of the National Human Rights Council and noted the concerns of OHCHR regarding human rights violations. 32. Myanmar noted that the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela had been certified free of measles and rubella and that free high-quality education was being provided in most parts of the country. 33. Namibia appreciated the continued efforts by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to strengthen successful cooperation and solidarity agreements with African countries. 34. Nepal recognized the achievements of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela in the socioeconomic areas of poverty reduction, education, health and child nutrition, among others. 35. The Netherlands was worried about a rise in arbitrary arrests aimed at preventing investigative journalism and the publication of articles resulting from such journalism. 36. New Zealand noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, welcomed the national human rights plan and noted that freedom of expression remained a major challenge. 37. Nicaragua welcomed the dialogue with the opposition initiated by the Government and sponsored by the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR) and the Holy See. 38. Nigeria acknowledged the cooperation extended by the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela and the existence of a human rights legal framework. It noted the adoption of the Racial Discrimination Act. 39. Germany welcomed the ratification of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. It noted with concern the political and social situation. 5