A/HRC/44/7 114. China noted efforts taken to combat poverty and social exclusion, increase employment and promote gender equality. 115. Colombia highlighted the creation of a truth commission and the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. 116. Comoros welcomed the standing invitation extended by Spain to all special procedure mandate holders. 117. Congo commended the cooperation of Spain with international human rights institutions. 118. Costa Rica welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. 119. Côte d’Ivoire welcomed the introduction of the public security law and the introduction of the principles of proportionality and non-discrimination to identity checks. 120. Croatia commended the commitment of Spain to non-discrimination on the basis of gender. 121. Cuba noted the update of the regulatory framework of Spain and the development of human rights instruments and practices. 122. Cyprus commended Spain for restoring universal public health care and congratulated it for hosting the twenty-fifth session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. 123. Czechia supported the efforts made by Spain in the area of prevention of violence against women. 124. Denmark commended Spain for its National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights. 125. Djibouti welcomed the ratification of regional and international instruments, and the efforts made to empower women. 126. The Dominican Republic acknowledged legislative amendments to combat racial discrimination and xenophobia. 127. Ecuador acknowledged the adoption of plans and legislation regarding women’s rights, persons with disabilities and the 2030 Agenda. 128. Algeria welcomed the adoption of the National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights, and legislative measures protecting women from violence. 129. Fiji welcomed action taken to combat climate change, including the adoption of the national climate change adaptation plan. 130. France welcomed progress made on gender equality, children’s rights and migration. 131. Gabon welcomed cooperation by Spain with OHCHR and the Human Rights Council mechanisms. 132. Georgia appreciated legislative measures aimed at protecting and empowering women. 133. Germany remained concerned about the asylum system in Spain and the country’s potentially broad interpretation of “public security and order”. 134. Ghana commended the establishment of the national human rights bureau of the national police. 135. Greece commended efforts made in combating all forms of intolerance. 136. Haiti recognized efforts made to improve the human rights situation in the territory of Spain and abroad. 137. Honduras welcomed the entry into force in Spain of the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness. 138. Iceland welcomed the engagement of Spain with human rights and the steps outlined in the national report submitted under the universal periodic review. 8