A/HRC/11/L.10 page 173 efforts to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms as part of its international obligations. The implementation of practical measures and the Government’s commitment would promote efforts to strengthen further the system for the protection and promotion of human rights. Uzbekistan considered that it was very positive that Malaysia had accepted all recommendations. 707. Pakistan was encouraged that Malaysia had accepted most of the recommendations and had started implementation through human rights awareness and training, and harmonization of national legislation with international instruments. It had noted the steps taken to improve relevant legislation to improve the protection and promotion of the rights of children, foreign workers and detainees. Amendments made in the national human rights commission act would also add to its independence and operational effectiveness. Pakistan appreciated the Government’s resolve to continue to follow policies that underscored the importance of achieving socio-economic and development goals as a way of ensuring harmony and unity in an ethnically diverse nation. 708. Thailand appreciated the fact that Malaysia had accepted most of the recommendations and was actively implementing them. It highlighted the importance of human rights awareness and training, as well as international cooperation for capacity-building, as key elements. It welcomed the efforts to review and amend certain domestic legislation and policies relating to children. Thailand placed great importance on the human rights of women and children, and expressed its interest in learning more from Malaysia’s experience and best practices, and looked forward to furthering cooperation in this regard. 709. Egypt stated that Malaysia’s flexibility in accepting most of the recommendations demonstrated not only its cooperative approach but also its determination to further the human rights of its people. It commended Malaysia for the special attention paid to combating human trafficking and to the protection of the rights of women and children, as well as the measures taken to consolidate national human rights infrastructure and the emphasis placed on the advancement of economic, social and cultural rights, with priority given to utilizing the full potential of the diversity of its society. It expressed its firm belief in Malaysia’s continued commitment to pursue its goals in implementing the recommendations with diligence.

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