A/HRC/13/56 373. Thailand recognized Cambodia’s unfortunate legacy and expressed admiration for the progress achieved in moving the country forward. It commended the adoption of the anti-corruption law and the extension of the memorandum of understanding with OHCHR in Cambodia. It also noted that Cambodia had become party to most core international human rights instruments, particularly the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Thailand expressed support for Cambodia’s efforts to tackle poverty and improve the lives of its people and welcomed the progress in the clearance of landmines. Thailand was pleased to note Cambodia’s acceptance of all the recommendations made in the Working Group. Reiterating the recommendations made by Thailand, it added that it would work with Cambodia towards their implementation. 374. Indonesia commended Cambodia’s efforts to strengthen democratic institutions, good governance and the rule of law. It acknowledged the role of the Cambodian Human Rights Committee and the Government’s efforts to foster an environment of cooperation, transparency and accountability. It highlighted the recent adoption of the anti-corruption law. It hoped that combating domestic violence and trafficking in women and children would continue to be priorities. Indonesia shared the view that wider socio-economic development, such as poverty reduction and better access to education and health care, was necessary. It hoped that Cambodia would further enhance the work of the ASEAN Intergovernmental Human Rights Commission. 375. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic commended Cambodia for its acceptance of all the recommendations, despite the reservations on some of them. It appreciated the fact that, after the review, Cambodia had taken all necessary measures to address pending issues on human rights. It recognized that Cambodia had overcome tremendous obstacles and achieved significant progress. It also commended the implementation of its national strategic development plan. 376. Japan welcomed Cambodia’s commitment to address all universal periodic review recommendations and hoped it would follow up on them, including through measures to address land issues. Japan appreciated Cambodia’s efforts towards democratization and its cooperation with the Special Rapporteur. It commended the efforts to establish a working relationship between the Special Rapporteur and the Government based on mutual trust, essential to improve the situation with effective assistance and cooperation from the international community. Japan hoped for the continued efforts of Cambodia and called on the international community for continued support and assistance. Japan pledged its full support through constructive dialogue with the Government. 377. The Philippines commended Cambodia’s commitment to advancing the socioeconomic development of its people by addressing issues of poverty reduction, gender equality, education, health and children’s rights, and for making these the Government’s priority issues. It noted that a national strategy for equality and gender equity was now in place, and welcomed Cambodia’s commitment to intensify efforts to improve the human rights of women and children, to combat human trafficking, sexual violence, domestic violence and the exploitation of women and children. It applauded the Government’s constructive engagement with OHCHR and the Special Rapporteur. The Philippines also called on the international community to increase its development cooperation and support for Cambodia. 378. Nepal commended Cambodia’s engagement with the international community and the United Nations, as well as the positive changes on the political and socio-economic fronts, gradually overcoming the bitterness of the past. It noted that Nepal was also making a peaceful transition from armed conflict to sustainable peace and inclusive democracy, and was engaged in the process of recovery, reconstruction and reconciliation; it wished success to Cambodia in its process. Nepal expressed appreciation for Cambodia’s commitment to democratic principles and to the promotion and protection of human rights. 134