A/HRC/43/2 604. As for recommendations on terrorism, the delegation stated that both the Iranian authorities and people had constantly been victims of terrorism. It expressed concern about supporting terrorism, extremism and promoting violence and insecurity, disrupting the stability and security of nations through creating terrorist groups by a number of countries, especially in the West Asia. 605. The delegation further stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran is of the belief that strengthening the universal periodic review mechanism and following the principles and objectives of the United Nations Charter in line with multilateralism would promote human rights. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 606. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 11 delegations made statements. ** 607. The Russian Federation welcomed the fact that the Islamic Republic of Iran had supported the two recommendations made by the Russian Federation related to enhancing and harmonizing the national legislative system with the international human rights obligations under the human rights treaties, to which the Islamic Republic of Iran is a party. It also welcomed the cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Iran with treaty bodies and its openness to collaborate with the universal periodic review. It further stated that illegitimate universal sanctions were violating the fundamental rights and interests of the Iranian people. 608. China commended the Islamic Republic of Iran for its efforts to eradicate poverty and to enhance social security and protect the rights of vulnerable groups. It noted that unilateral sanctions imposed on the country were having major impacts on the enjoyment of the human rights by the Iranian people. It urged such sanctions to be lifted immediately in order not to cause further harm to human rights as the country was in the midst of the fight to COVID19. It expressed the hope that the country would continue to achieve social and economic development to provide a solid basis for the enjoyment of all human rights. 609. Sri Lanka appreciated the support of its five recommendations made for the Islamic Republic of Iran during the third cycle review in November last year. It also noted with appreciation the efforts of the Government hosting refugees and asylum seekers by providing social basic services in the fields of education, healthcare, housing and livelihoods. It further welcomed the progress made, including a high rate of enrolment of children in primary and secondary schools, women’s empowerment though ensuring them higher education, government employment and entrepreneurship, increased life expectancy at birth through implementation of the Health Development Plan, a reduction in the mortality rates of infants, children and pregnant mothers, and control of non-communicable diseases. 610. The Syrian Arab Republic commended the Islamic Republic of Iran for its active efforts to increase healthcare services by building medical care facilities in rural and urban areas. It also welcomed its efforts to combat COVID-19. It further appreciated the efforts by the Government to address the negative impacts of unilateral coercive measures on the enjoyment of the fundamental human rights of its people. 611. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed deep concern about the human rights situation and its continued refusal to give the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran access to the country. It noted that it witnessed the most deadly crackdown against its citizens in decades in November ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/43session/Pages/default.aspx 96