A/HRC/15/6 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 17. During the interactive dialogue, 55 delegations made statements. Additional statements that could not be delivered during the interactive dialogue owing to time constraints will be posted on the extranet of the universal periodic review when available.1 Recommendations made during the dialogue are found in section II of the present report. 18. A number of delegations acknowledged the constructive engagement of the Spanish Government with the universal periodic review mechanism and commended the delegation for the detailed and informed presentation of the report. A number of delegations noted with satisfaction the advancement of democracy, the rule of law and a national system for the promotion and protection of human rights in recent decades. 19. Nicaragua acknowledged achievements regarding normative frameworks for its public institutions and its cooperation with third countries. It regretted the fact that Spain had not played a decisive role within the European Union in tackling problems such as migration. Nicaragua remained concerned about insufficient protection of the most vulnerable sectors affected by discrimination. Nicaragua highlighted the importance of raising societal awareness about diversity and applauded the National Plan on Human Rights. Nicaragua made recommendations. 20. Colombia recognized the efforts made by Spain in its fight against terrorism, expressed its solidarity and encouraged the country to continue to be resolute in respecting human rights. It expressed its gratitude for the progress made by Spain in its fight against discrimination and in respecting the rights of same-sex couples. It welcomed the implementation of a plan to prevent gender-based violence among the foreign immigrant population. Colombia made recommendations. 21. Mexico noted that the national report reflected the progress made by Spain in the field of human rights. It noted with satisfaction the country’s efforts to improve the institutional and normative framework for the protection of human rights. It congratulated Spain on having ratified most human rights treaties and on its ongoing cooperation with special procedures. It acknowledged the challenges faced by Spain in combating terrorism. Mexico made recommendations. 22. Bolivia highlighted Spain’s achievements with regard to the equal treatment of men and women. It noted that much remained to be done regarding violence against women; the law on measures aimed at comprehensive protection against gender-based violence did not include irregular migrant women. Regarding equality between nationals and foreigners, Bolivia encouraged Spain to continue to implement social integration public policies. Bolivia made recommendations. 23. The Russian Federation expressed its solidarity with Spanish efforts to counter international terrorism while respecting human rights and fundamental freedoms. In relation to the rights of migrants and national minorities, and the fight against racism and xenophobia, the Russian Federation asked for additional information about the activities of the Support Fund for the Admission, Integration and Education of Immigrants. The Russian Federation made recommendations. 24. Cuba congratulated Spain on its Strategic Plan on Citizenship and Integration, but expressed concern about intolerance of and racism against migrants. It noted efforts to foster historical memory and called for further efforts to identify and exhume victims’ remains and to prosecute those responsible for crimes committed during the dictatorship. It 1 Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Ecuador, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq. 5