A/HRC/24/3 and gas to its population. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela highlighted the Code of Social Protection. Venezuela made recommendations. 41. Viet Nam commended socio-economic development, and growth and achievements in legislative reform, job creation, education, health care and social security. Turkmenistan should continue to balance civil and political rights with economic, social and cultural rights, and should adopt measures to improve social infrastructure and welfare for vulnerable groups. 42. Yemen appreciated the country’s significant progress in fulfilling its commitments to implement UPR recommendations and submit national reports on human rights. Yemen called on Turkmenistan to pay attention to the protection of political and civil freedoms. 43. Afghanistan applauded the efforts of Turkmenistan to harmonize national legislation with international treaty obligations. Efforts to balance civil and political rights with economic, social and cultural rights were noted, as were measures to grant refugees and stateless persons citizenship. Afghanistan made recommendations. 44. Algeria noted the incorporation into national legislation of international treaties and the efforts to promote human rights education. While increased expenditure on salaries and pensions was welcomed, the underrepresentation of women in political and public life was a concern. Algeria made recommendations. 45. Argentina noted the 2011-2030 National Programme for social and economic development and the adoption of the law on combating trafficking in persons. Argentina made recommendations. 46. Armenia welcomed legislative reforms, efforts towards a national human rights action plan and progress in the field of education. A remaining challenge, however, was to improve the rights of ethnic and national minorities. Armenia made recommendations. 47. Australia urged the implementation of international instruments, noting that fundamental freedoms had been curtailed and political activists suffered harassment. It expressed alarm at arbitrary detention and torture, and concern at domestic violence, child marriage and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities. Australia made recommendations. 48. Azerbaijan commended the new Constitution and acknowledged the role of the Interdepartmental Commission in improved cooperation with human rights mechanisms. It noted the dissemination of information on human rights and welcomed measures to increase Internet use. Azerbaijan made recommendations. 49. Bangladesh noted the climate of religious tolerance in Turkmenistan and welcomed new legislation and improvements in the field of health. The country nonetheless continued to face challenges in the full enjoyment of human rights and had to make further progress in some areas. Bangladesh made recommendations. 50. Belarus welcomed legislation furthering the democratic development of the country and accession to new international instruments. It took positive note of the commitment and active work of Turkmenistan to combat trafficking in persons. Belarus made recommendations. 51. Belgium asked how legislation on freedom of religion would be harmonized with international standards. In view of conditions in detention facilities, Belgium asked when visits would be accepted from the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention and the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. Belgium made recommendations. 8