A/HRC/42/11 capacities and its cooperation with non-governmental organizations. It welcomed Brunei Vision 2035. 73. Mexico acknowledged the progress made in education and health care. It welcomed the moratorium on the death penalty and on other forms of inhuman punishment, particularly affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons. 74. Montenegro commended the efforts made on gender parity, but noted the absence of relevant legislation on domestic violence. It urged Brunei to combat violence against women and to eliminate all inhuman penalties from the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013, which severely affected women, lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons, and children. 75. Myanmar welcomed the national development programme Brunei Vision 2035, and also the State’s efforts to fulfil its international obligations with respect to its cultural norms. 76. Namibia commended the Government for its achievements in providing clean and safe drinking water, sanitation and universal access to education. 77. The Netherlands complimented the State on its confirmation of the moratorium on the death penalty and on its announcement that it would ratify the Convention against Torture, but expressed its concern that the revised Syariah Penal Code Order 2013 included harsh penalties that would have a detrimental impact on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex persons, women and children. 78. New Zealand was concerned about the impact of the implementation of the Syariah Penal Code Order 2013 on a broad range of human rights. It acknowledged the announcement on the moratorium on death penalty. 79. Norway was concerned about the introduction of certain provisions in sharia laws, which would have an adverse impact on the realization of human rights. 80. Oman welcomed the efforts made to strengthen and protect human rights through the Brunei Vision 2035 programme and to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. 81. Pakistan appreciated the State’s commitment to the welfare of differently-abled persons, as reflected in its pension schemes for the blind, the mental disorder allowance, and the programmes on social services, education and community development. 82. Peru welcomed the efforts made to improve the situation of human rights, particularly of women and children, and commended the State’s determination to pursue cooperation with civil society. 83. The Philippines noted the Government’s efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking and to tackle transnational drug trafficking. 84. Portugal remained concerned about the widespread pattern of human rights violations and discrimination, including against women and members of minorities. 85. Qatar commended the efforts made to achieve development through the Brunei Vision 2035 programme and the establishment of the Special Committee for National Coordination of the Sustainable Development Goals. It encouraged Brunei to continue its policy of transparency, equity and the prevention of discrimination. 86. The Republic of Korea noted the implementation of a development programme that contributed to creating an inclusive society and provided comprehensive health care and affordable housing. It commended the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 87. The Russian Federation noted the implementation of the national youth policy and several programmes to improve people’s living standards, including health care, and welcomed efforts to provide quality care for persons with dementia. 88. Saudi Arabia commended the efforts to protect human rights and the achievements in the health sector, especially for elderly persons, by empowering them through a sustainable healthy lifestyle and regular health examinations. 8