A/HRC/42/15 89. Kyrgyzstan commended the State for its international cooperation for sustainable development and its commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals. 90. Uruguay encouraged Qatar to continue disseminating a culture of human rights, and to accede to further international human rights instruments while minimizing its reservations to them. 91. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the State’s accession to international human rights instruments and its progress in cooperation for development. 92. Viet Nam applauded the revision of the labour law and the State’s policy on international cooperation. 93. Afghanistan praised the State for its policy on international cooperation, ratification of international instruments and amendments to the Labour Code and laws related to migrant workers. 94. Albania welcomed the State’s accession to the International Covenants on Human Rights and encouraged Qatar not to make reservations that limited the scope of its commitments. 95. Algeria commended the State for its efforts to bring the national legislation into line with its international commitments. 96. Argentina applauded the State’s accession to the Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled and its endorsement of the Safe Schools Declaration. 97. Australia said that significant challenges remained regarding freedom of speech and the rights of workers, women and minorities. 98. Austria welcomed progress concerning the rights of migrant workers and expressed hope that Qatar would take further steps under the Labour Code. 99. Azerbaijan commended the State on its accession to international instruments, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. 100. The Bahamas praised the State for its ratification of international instruments and its commitment to assisting countries in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 101. Bahrain presented its recommendations to Qatar. 102. Bangladesh welcomed the steps taken to abolish the kafalah system and lift the restrictions on migrant workers’ freedom to change employer. 103. Belgium commended Qatar for its cooperation with ILO, while noting that concerns regarding domestic violence and the situation of domestic workers remained. 104. Bhutan praised the State for its digital inclusion strategy and national autism strategy and for its assistance to other countries in achieving the 2030 Agenda. 105. The Plurinational State of Bolivia expressed appreciation for the review of legislation and policies to implement the Qatar National Vision 2030 and the national development strategies. 106. Botswana applauded the establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Academy as an international organization, and legislative changes related to migrant workers. 107. Brazil recognized the measures taken to combat trafficking in persons and encouraged Qatar to ratify the Convention relating to the Status of Refugees (1951). 108. Brunei Darussalam welcomed the Second National Development Strategy and the efforts made to protect the rights of children. 109. Bulgaria expressed appreciation for the State’s accession to various international human rights instruments and noted the progress made towards the empowerment of women. 8