A/HRC/41/2 needed the support and cooperation of the Human Rights Council, founded on fair and just treatment. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 814. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Eritrea, 12 delegations made statements.** 815. Oman noted that the addendum submitted by Eritrea and thanked the delegation for the additional information provided in its statement. It also thanked Eritrea for supporting the recommendations made by Oman during the review. 816. Pakistan commended the Government of Eritrea for supporting majority of the recommendations, including those made by Pakistan. It appreciated efforts in the areas of education, health, political participation, justice system and food security. 817. The Russian Federation noted that Eritrea had supported about half of the recommendations received. It stated that, despite the difficult situation in the country, Eritrea had taken measures to promote and protect human rights, which indicated its readiness to cooperate with the international monitoring mechanisms. It encouraged Eritrea to continue to work to improve the penitentiary system and to reform the legislation on the right to freedom of conscience and religion. 818. Senegal noted with satisfaction the willingness of the Eritrean authorities to strengthen positive actions for the promotion, protection and full enjoyment of human rights. The human rights efforts of the Government were visible in several areas, as illustrated by the positive actions and initiatives that had been taken to ensure food security and health measures, poverty eradication, access to education, housing and the empowerment of women and girls, among others. 819. The Sudan thanked Eritrea for the detailed presentation. It commended Eritrea for its commitment to the principles of human rights and for its participation in the review. It also commended Eritrea for supporting the recommendations made by the Sudan, and for committing to re-examine those recommendations that were noted. 820. The Syrian Arab Republic welcomed the efforts taken by Eritrea in strengthening the protection of human rights. It was grateful to Eritrea for supporting the recommendations that it had made. It commended Eritrea for the spirit of cooperation and positive dialogue during the review. 821. Tunisia welcomed the efforts taken by Eritrea to promote the rights of women and children. It expressed the hope that the universal periodic review would open the door to greater promotion and protection of human rights. Tunisia welcomed the fact that Eritrea had supported a large number of recommendations. 822. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed disappointment that none of the recommendations it had made were supported by Eritrea. It urged Eritrea to address the issues relating to national service and to open its places of detention to organizations with expertise. It was encouraged by Eritrea’s support for recommendations from other States concerning the rights to liberty and security of person, ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/41Session/Pages/default.aspx 128