A/HRC/25/5 41. Belarus welcomed measures to improve social and cultural rights and the situation of ethnic minorities. 42. Belgium was concerned at the non-ratification of ICCPR by China. 43. Benin noted that NHRAP would help address numerous challenges and invited the international community to support China. 44. Bhutan noted many achievements that China had made since its last review, particularly initiatives such as NHRAP for 2012–2015 and enhancing protection of the rights of the most vulnerable groups. 45. The Plurinational State of Bolivia commended the improvement to health conditions in China. 46. Bosnia and Herzegovina commended the steps to provide human rights education for leading officials, public servants and youth and requested examples of best practices in self-development of aid recipient countries. 47. Mauritius commended the improvements on the standard of living, mainly access to health facilities, and the protection of children’s rights. 48. Brazil encouraged China to persevere in its endeavours for the total abolition of the death penalty. 49. Brunei Darussalam commended the commitment to promoting and protecting human rights, particularly those of vulnerable groups. 50. Bulgaria commended the determination to stabilize employment levels and the reduction in the number of capital offences. 51. Burundi noted the legal and institutional reforms aimed at upholding economic and social rights and highlighted human rights education efforts. 52. Cambodia commended the accession of China to international human rights instruments, its socioeconomic development and poverty reduction measures. 53. Canada welcomed the Chinese delegation and thanked them for their participation. 54. Cape Verde acknowledged significant progress in economic and social rights. It encouraged the best possible balance between change and stability. 55. The Central African Republic welcomed significant economic and social development and strengthened guarantees of the rights to subsistence and development. 56. Chad commended increased investment in cultural institutions and events and improved cultural life for the population. 57. Chile acknowledged progress to overcome poverty and policies improving access to social security, health and education. 58. Comoros welcomed the success in the areas of education, health and the right to food. 59. The Congo welcomed efforts to guarantee economic, social and cultural rights. 60. Costa Rica highlighted the progress to overcome poverty and urged a de facto moratorium on the death penalty. 61. Côte d’Ivoire supported measures to reduce poverty in rural zones and to guarantee the right to food. 62. Mexico paid tribute to NHRAP and acknowledged cooperation with international human rights bodies. 6