A/HRC/41/2 685. The delegation extended its gratitude to the Troika, namely Afghanistan, Cameroon and Chile for facilitating the review process and to the Secretariat for its work and valuable support and assistance during the whole process. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 686. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Slovakia, 13 delegations made statements. 687. Egypt noted with appreciation the efforts of Slovakia to protect the rights of children and to prevent and eliminate violence against women, including the adoption of a national strategy on gender equality. Egypt hoped that Slovakia would support three recommendations put forward by Egypt, namely those calling for the prevention of intolerance and violence, the protection of families as a foundational unit of society and the promotion of gender equality. 688. India noted the adoption of a national strategy for the protection and promotion of human rights in 2015 through a participatory and inclusive process with the help of the Council for Human Rights, National Minorities and Gender Equality. India also noted steps taken by Slovakia to promote gender equality, to protect the rights of women and children and to implement a strategy on the integration of the Roma community. 689. The Islamic Republic of Iran noted that Slovakia had not supported two recommendations put forward by the country. It remained concerned about the situation of human rights in Slovakia and emphasized the need for improvements concerning, among others, the degrading and ill-treatment of persons with disabilities, particularly of persons with psychological disabilities and the discrimination against and intimidation of persons belonging to minorities, including Roma, Muslims and of African descent. 690. Iraq welcomed the acceptance by Slovakia of three recommendations put forward by Iraq on combating racial discrimination and eliminating obstacles to victims’ access to justice, on continuing efforts to prevent the exploitation and trafficking of migrants as well as on strengthening gender equality and the participation of women in the labour market. 691. Pakistan commended Slovakia for accepting the majority of the recommendations, including those put forward by Pakistan. It expressed its appreciation for the efforts of Slovakia for the protection of children from violence. 692. The Russian Federation noted that Slovakia supported the majority of the recommendations put forward during the review. It hoped that Slovakia would take effective measures to eliminate structural discrimination against Roma and all obstacles in the enjoyment of their economic, social and cultural rights. 693. Serbia noted with appreciation that Slovakia supported the majority of the recommendations. It welcomed the collaboration of the Government with civil society, national human rights institutions and other partners with the aim of advancing the protection of human rights and implementing the recommendations from the universal periodic review. Serbia called on Slovakia to harmonize the implementation of those recommendations with the measures taken to realise the Sustainable Development Goals. 694. Tunisia noted with appreciation the adoption of national strategies and laws to protect children from violence, and to combat violence against women and extremism and racial discrimination. It welcomed the acceptance of the majority of recommendations by Slovakia, including those put forward by Tunisia. 695. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela noted with appreciation the efforts of Slovakia to modernise legislation to effectively combat racism and racial discrimination. It 111