A/HRC/22/16 103. Pakistan called for recognition by the international community for Sri Lanka’s 2009 victory against terrorism. It welcomed the National Action Plan and the Task Force to monitor its implementation of LLRC recommendations. Pakistan made a recommendation. 104. Palestine noted the accession to most international human rights instruments that protected child rights, and the constitutional protection to freedom of religion. It noted adoption of major measures to protect and promote women rights, and the protection of workers’ rights. Palestine made a recommendation. 105. The Philippines noted the unfinished implementation of many of Sri Lanka’s pledges during the first cycle of UPR. It welcomed its concern for the protection of migrant workers but noted that articles 76 and 77 of the International Convention on the Rights of Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families remained unaccepted. It made recommendations. 106. Poland acknowledged Sri Lanka’s efforts but raised concerns about the independence and integrity of the judiciary and about reports of disappearances. It requested information on measures to ensure independence of the judiciary. Poland made recommendations. 107. Qatar noted the adoption of a plan of action for promotion of human rights. It highlighted efforts to bring about national reconciliation and rebuild damaged regions affected by the conflict. Qatar made recommendations. 108. The Republic of Korea acknowledged progress in the reconciliation process, including resettlement of IDPs, reintegration of former combatants, and reconstruction of social infrastructure. It made recommendations. 109. Romania acknowledged Sri Lanka’s cooperation with the United Nations technical missions on human rights which visited Sri Lanka in September 2012. It asked what Sri Lanka’s plans were for further ratification of several key human rights conventions and what the current mechanisms were to investigate and if necessary prosecute reported cases of human rights violations. 110. The Russian Federation noted Sri Lanka’s active role in the Human Rights Council and the invitation extended to the High Commissioner to visit Sri Lanka. It expressed sympathy for Sri Lanka’s difficulties in assuring human rights. Russia made a recommendation. 111. Rwanda welcomed specific measures taken by Sri Lanka to deal with post-conflict period. It appreciated establishment of the Task Force to monitor implementation of LLRC recommendations. It made a recommendation. 112. Saudi Arabia highlighted Sri Lanka’s commitment to international human rights treaties and legislation to implement them in compliance with United Nations standards. It noted Sri Lanka’s effort to improve living standards despite decades of conflict. It made recommendations. 113. Serbia recognized human rights challenges facing Sri Lanka. It saluted achievements including implementation of the National Plan of Action, rehabilitation of former child soldiers and others. It encouraged Sri Lanka to pursue confidence-building in former conflict zones. 114. Singapore acknowledged Sri Lanka’s efforts at national reconciliation and affirmed the rule of law as the key to ensuring stability, social justice and equality. It recognized Sri Lanka’s progress in improving the well-being of its people. It made recommendations. 115. Slovakia expressed its awareness of the vast human rights challenges faced by Sri Lanka due to its decades-long civil conflict. Slovakia made recommendations. 12