A/HRC/37/12 existence of freedom of expression in Switzerland, but also contributed to the development of public opinion. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 21. During the interactive dialogue, 108 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 22. Rwanda welcomed efforts by Switzerland to combat discrimination, hate speech and related intolerance. 23. Senegal highlighted that, since its second universal periodic review, Switzerland had become a party to several international human rights instruments. 24. Serbia commended Switzerland for its efforts to protect the rights of children and persons with disabilities. 25. Sierra Leone commended measures taken in the area of human rights and encouraged Switzerland to raise its development assistance to 0.7 per cent of its gross domestic product. 26. Singapore acknowledged the efforts by Switzerland to expand support services for older persons, combat hate speech and foster religious tolerance. 27. Slovenia thanked Switzerland for its report and appreciated the information it had provided on the human rights situation of older persons. 28. South Africa welcomed the commitment of Switzerland to human rights, including its efforts to ratify international human rights instruments. 29. Spain welcomed the adoption by Switzerland of several laws to complete its human rights protection framework. 30. Sri Lanka commended Switzerland for the process to convert the Swiss Centre of Expertise in Human Rights into a national human rights institution. 31. The State of Palestine noted the initiatives Switzerland had taken to combat racial discrimination and commended it on its efforts in the field of business and human rights. 32. The Sudan commended Switzerland on its accession to many international human rights instruments. 33. Sweden acknowledged the continued work by Switzerland to fulfil its human rights obligations and encouraged further efforts. 34. The Syrian Arab Republic noted the persistence of concerns regarding civil, political and economic, social and cultural rights. 35. Thailand commended Switzerland on its efforts to convert the Swiss Centre of Expertise in Human Rights into a national human rights institution. 36. Timor-Leste commended Switzerland on its establishment in 2014 of a working group to improve nomadic lifestyle conditions and promote Yenish, Sinti and Roma cultures. 37. Togo commended Switzerland for its incessant action in favour of human rights. 38. Tunisia welcomed the ratification by Switzerland of several international human rights instruments. 39. Turkey welcomed the comprehensive national report of Switzerland and commended it on its efforts to promote human rights around the globe. 40. Ukraine, while acknowledging efforts made, encouraged Switzerland to continue to take measures to ensure the protection of human rights of migrants. 4 GE.17-23483