A/HRC/41/2 617. Bahrain highly appreciated the significant efforts by Yemen in spite of the difficult situation and the huge and complicated challenges, including reforms such as the establishment of the national independent commission of inquiry to examine allegations on violations of human rights, and a strategy to combat recruitment of child soldiers. 618. The Plurinational State of Bolivia welcomed information on measures taken to establish a committee to implement recommendations in the context of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, which included stakeholders from civil society, paved the way for a new Constitution, and was seen as a roadmap to address political, economic, social and cultural issues. 619. Botswana noted with appreciation that Yemen had accepted 200 recommendations, including one of its own. While Yemen did not accept its recommendation to ratify the Rome Statute to the International Criminal Court, Botswana was encouraged by its acceptance of many human rights treaties. Botswana supported the adoption of its universal periodic review outcome and wished Yemen success. 620. China noted that the Government resumed implementation of its national human rights strategy and social protection strategy, and has taken measures to guarantee the rights of minority and vulnerable groups. China hoped that the Government would continue to promote poverty reduction, improve people’s lives and realize stability and development. 621. The Comoros commended Yemen for its commitment to promoting and protecting women’s rights, encouraging the emergence of women’s leadership. It hoped that Yemen would implement the accepted recommendations, including the promotion of the national human rights institution to “A” status in conformity with the Paris Principles. 622. Cuba welcomed the acceptance of a large number of recommendations, particularly those made by Cuba, including those regarding the protection of children in emergency situations, and the improvement of the quality and scope of systems for healthcare, education and support to people with disabilities. Cuba supported the approval of the universal periodic review outcome report of Yemen. 623. Djibouti congratulated Yemen on having accepted a large number of recommendations received as part of the third universal periodic review cycle in particular, and was delighted to see that the two recommendations from Djibouti were accepted. Djibouti wished Yemen every success in implementing accepted recommendations. 624. Egypt appreciated the fact that the Government of Yemen had accepted a large number of recommendations, including those recommendations from Egypt on promoting the independence of justice and combating human trafficking. Egypt wished Yemen every success in the implementation of accepted recommendations, and recommended the adoption of its report on the universal periodic review. 625. India highlighted the importance of human rights for peace, stability and liberty and noted the challenges that Yemen has been facing in bringing about peace and development. India appreciated the socio-economic development measures taken by Yemen towards poverty alleviation, improvement of basic education, as well as access to healthcare. 101