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581. The Russian Federation thanked the delegation of Azerbaijan for the detailed information it
provided to the Council plenary. It believed that Azerbaijan’s review fully met the requirements
of General Assembly resolution 60/251 and Council resolution 5/1. This was the result of the
serious and constructive attitude shown by Azerbaijan at all stages of the universal periodic
review process. The Russian Federation stated that participation in the review was further
evidence of Azerbaijan’s active engagement towards international cooperation in human rights.
It expressed the hope that the Government of Azerbaijan would be highly successful in
implementing all obligations undertaken during its review process.
582. Saudi Arabia stated that Azerbaijan’s presentation concerning the recommendations made
during its review had reflected a positive and effective approach towards the machinery of the
Council. It noted that Azerbaijan had accepted the majority of recommendations. Saudi Arabia
stated that Azerbaijan’s cooperation with United Nations procedures and mechanisms and its
determination to continue this positive dialogue had made clear the importance it attached to
human rights. It also noted Azerbaijan’s determination to promote the civil, cultural, political
and social rights of its citizens. The review had provided a useful opportunity to learn about
Azerbaijani efforts to develop legislation and institutions to promote and protect human rights.
Saudi Arabia commended Azerbaijan for its efforts and encouraged it to continue in this
direction.
583. Egypt commended Azerbaijan for its progress in economic and social development,
particularly on the eradication of poverty. It highlighted Azerbaijan’s special attention to
achieving gender equality through its national human rights infrastructure. Egypt welcomed
Azerbaijan’s commitment to cooperation with human rights bodies and mechanisms, including
the Working Group. It expressed its confidence that Azerbaijan would make all efforts to
implement its national plans and strategies in all areas of human rights in cooperation with
human rights bodies and mechanisms. Egypt also believed in Azerbaijan’s commitment to
implement the recommendations that it had accepted in line with its national priorities.
584. China noted the importance that Azerbaijan attached to the universal periodic review and
the action taken to follow up on recommendations. It cited Azerbaijan’s constitutional reform as
a major step in improving its rule of law. It also noted the new laws on the rights of the child and
protection of migrants, with a simplified definition of the term “migrant”, which would
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