A/HRC/43/11 58. Chad appreciated the implementation of recommendations from the previous review, reflected, inter alia, in the enactment of the new Penal Code. 59. Chile welcomed the reform to the Penal Code. It urged Angola to ensure that journalists and human rights defenders were not subjected to threats or undue restrictions. 60. China commended Angola for the adoption of the National Development Plan 2018–2022 and the National Human Rights Strategy 2019–2022. 61. Congo saluted the engagement of Angola, which reflected the new political approach to the protection of human rights. 62. Costa Rica commended Angola for the reform of the justice sector and the 2017 elections. 63. Côte d’Ivoire commended Angola for the adoption of the general labour act and the new Penal Code. 64. Cuba recognized the significant progress achieved by Angola in the reduction of extreme poverty in the country. 65. Czechia noted that Angola had ratified three major human rights treaties and removed restrictions on freedom of association. 66. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea noted that Angola had adopted measures for gender equality and child protection. 67. The Democratic Republic of the Congo appreciated the progress made by Angola in human rights protection. 68. Denmark commended Angola for decriminalizing same-sex relations and prohibiting discrimination based on sexual orientation through the new Penal Code. 69. Djibouti appreciated the adoption by Angola of the new Penal Code and the National Human Rights Strategy 2019–2022. 70. The Dominican Republic valued the adoption of the National Human Rights Strategy 2019–2022 and the National Development Plan 2018–2022. 71. Ecuador noted with appreciation that Angola had ratified the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. 72. Egypt appreciated the efforts made to promote human rights at all levels, particularly in support of women and children. 73. Ethiopia expressed admiration for the national campaign “Born free to shine” with the goal of eliminating childhood HIV/AIDS by 2030. 74. Fiji commended Angola for its commitment to increasing the participation of rural women in the formulation of policies that affected them. 75. France welcomed the ratification of international human rights treaties and the progress made on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons’ and women’s rights. 76. Gabon commended Angola for the adoption of public policies aimed at combating poverty and in favour of vulnerable groups. 77. Georgia appreciated the adoption of the new Penal Code, which, inter alia, criminalized female genital mutilation. 78. Germany welcomed the ratification of three core human rights treaties but remained concerned about abuses by members of the security forces. 79. Ghana noted with appreciation the recent ratification by Angola of a number of human rights treaties. 80. Haiti recognized the efforts of Angola to protect human rights, in particular by combating corruption and attempting to diversify its economy. 6