A/HRC/39/7 Rights. It praised some of the public welfare measures taken for the poor, children with disabilities and the elderly. 36. Indonesia praised the steps taken to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, and the action strategy on five priority areas of development for 2017– 2021. 37. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended the State for its cooperation with international human rights mechanisms, the steps taken to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the 2017 presidential decree on supporting persons with disabilities. 38. Iraq welcomed the constitutional and legislative reforms to promote human rights, and the national programmes to fight corruption and human trafficking. 39. Poland welcomed the efforts made by Uzbekistan to ratify the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 40. Italy praised the State’s enhanced cooperation with international organizations, its constructive dialogue with the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, and the ongoing human rights reforms. 41. Japan welcomed the State’s emphasis on judicial and socioeconomic reform and the strengthening of civil society in the action strategy on five priority areas of development for 2017–2021, the Administrative Procedures Act and the Administrative Litigation Act. 42. Kazakhstan welcomed the increased cooperation of Uzbekistan with the treaty bodies and the special procedures of the Human Rights Council, and the efforts it had made to strengthen the independence of the judiciary, to reform the public management system and to preserve interethnic and interfaith harmony, while addressing the cultural and linguistic needs of minorities. 43. Kuwait noted the progress made in the fields of human rights, counter-terrorism, non-discrimination, political and civil participation, and cooperation with human rights mechanisms. 44. Kyrgyzstan welcomed the significant progress made since the previous review cycle, pointing out that the new legislative changes and practical steps would have a significant impact on the promotion of human rights in Uzbekistan. 45. The Lao People’s Democratic Republic welcomed the action strategy on five priority areas of development. It also welcomed the bill on guarantees of equal rights and opportunities for women and men. 46. Lithuania welcomed the State’s enhanced cooperation with OHCHR and the progress made in eliminating child labour, and the release of political activists, human rights defenders and journalists who had been detained. 47. Malaysia welcomed the progress made in gender equality and the promotion and protection of the rights of women, children and persons with disabilities. It also welcomed the progress made in human rights education, social welfare, health, and poverty reduction and eradication. 48. Maldives welcomed the efforts made to strengthen the Office of the Human Rights Commissioner in accordance with the Paris Principles. It also welcomed the national plan of action to implement the recommendations made by international human rights mechanisms and the action strategy on five priority areas of development for 2017–2021. 49. Mexico acknowledged the policy of openness of the Government and the measures taken on the issue of disability. 50. Montenegro welcomed the agreement with OHCHR and called upon the Government to issue a standing invitation to all special procedures. It invited the State to repeal article 120 of the Criminal Code, which criminalized consensual sexual activities between adult males. 5