A/HRC/17/2 of reviewing the laws in order to bring them into conformity with the Constitution and international norms. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Human Rights Council on the review outcome 431. Singapore was encouraged by Myanmar’s support for its recommendation to continue its collaboration with the donor community, United Nations agencies, international financial institutions and civil society organizations to develop institutional capacity, and to align its policies with international norms and treaty obligations. It hoped the international community would continue to engage with Myanmar to help it to integrate into the global system and to support its democratization process. Singapore expressed its commitment to continue to share its experiences and best practices with Myanmar. 432. Japan was of the view that the release of and amnesty granted to some of the prisoners marked a positive step in the process of national reconciliation. While recognizing the need for improvements in the human rights situation, Japan hoped that Myanmar would take further actions to promote democratization and national reconciliation. It welcomed the additional acceptance of a number of recommendations and considered it important that Myanmar steadily implement the recommendations accepted. Japan also considered it vital that Myanmar continue its dialogue with the international community. 433. Thailand thanked Myanmar for its positive response to its recommendations and noted that Myanmar was considering becoming a party to other international human rights treaties, depending on its resources and capacities. It encouraged Myanmar to seek technical cooperation and assistance from OHCHR, and hoped that the international community would provide assistance as well. It highlighted the significant political developments in Myanmar, such as the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the meeting of Parliament, the formation of a new cabinet and the release of prisoners. It welcomed the visit to Myanmar of the Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Myanmar. 434. Indonesia noted with appreciation the acceptance by Myanmar of many recommendations made during the review. It also appreciated the fact that Myanmar had embarked on a transition to democracy. Indonesia encouraged Myanmar to sign and ratify all core human rights instruments, and consequently to strengthen the domestic legal infrastructures necessary for human rights protection. It appreciated Myanmar’s intention to review legislation to guarantee freedom of expression, association and assembly. 435. Cuba noted that, during Myanmar’s universal periodic review, it had recalled Myanmar’s colonial past and its rich ethnic diversity, and highlighted its work for unity and national reconciliation. Cuba’s recommendations were related to strategies and plans for socioeconomic development. It recognized Myanmar’s determination to continue to promote human rights, and indicated that it was time to work on implementing accepted recommendations. 436. China noted Myanmar’s constructive attitude towards and cooperation with the Human Rights Council. It appreciated Myanmar’s efforts and achievements in human rights protection. In particular, China appreciated Myanmar’s efforts to promote economic development and national reconciliation. It expected that Myanmar would maintain social stability and further advance democratic developments. China expressed its hope that the international community would respect the path of development that Myanmar had chosen independently, and that it would provide assistance to create an enabling environment for socioeconomic development. 437. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic was pleased that Myanmar had accepted a large number of recommendations and had taken the steps necessary to implement them. It encouraged Myanmar to continue its effort to bring changes to the country. It believed that GE.12-13630 149