A/HRC/41/2 403. China commended the efforts of Viet Nam to promote economic and social development, improve people’s livelihoods and protect the rights of vulnerable groups and for its remarkable progress in human rights. It believed that Viet Nam would continue to follow the path of human rights development in light of its own conditions, enhance people’s well-being, further reduce poverty, improve social and public services and advance the cause of human rights. It supported the Human Rights Council in endorsing the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 404. Cuba highlighted the commitment of Viet Nam to human rights, its efforts and progress made in development and poverty reduction. It noted the acceptance by Viet Nam of the recommendations made by Cuba regarding the improvement of the services related to human rights of the population and the implementation of social policies, including social security and health care. It supported the adoption by the Council of the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 405. Cyprus noted the continued efforts made by Viet Nam in the promotion and protection of human rights, particularly in poverty eradication, employment, economic growth and education. It welcomed with appreciation the adoption by Viet Nam of Cyprus’ recommendations. It supported the adoption by the Council of the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 406. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea welcomed the acceptance by Viet Nam of 80 per cent of the recommendations made at its third universal periodic review cycle, including its recommendations, as a full demonstration of Viet Nam’s will to make further efforts in the field of human rights. It supported the adoption by the Council of the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 407. Djibouti congratulated Viet Nam for the acceptance of most of the recommendations received during its third universal periodic review cycle, including those made by Djibouti. It recommended that the Council adopt the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of Viet Nam. 408. Egypt commended Viet Nam for including human rights in the Constitution and its economic, social and development plans and strategies, and valued the progress made in providing social security to all citizens. It encouraged Viet Nam to strengthen human rights protection and respect. It recommended the adoption by the Council of the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 409. Ethiopia commended Viet Nam for accepting many recommendations including ones from Ethiopia, which aimed at strengthening efforts on human rights education within the national education system and at stepping up efforts for the participation of women in political and public life. It supported the adoption by the Council of the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 410. Haiti recognised the engagements of the Government of Viet Nam towards the international community and its population. It congratulated Viet Nam for its announcement of the elaboration of a national action plan for the implementation of the accepted recommendations and hoped that it will be supported by the creation of a national mechanism for implementation, reporting and follow-up. It recommended that the Council adopt the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 411. India appreciated that the accepted recommendations will be implemented in Viet Nam’s National Action Plan for implementing Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and could be integrated in numerous policies, national strategies and target programmes, including those on sustainable poverty reduction, new rural development providing care and improving public health, and gender equality. India recommended that the Council adopt the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review on Viet Nam. 71