A/HRC/55/7 B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 21. During the interactive dialogue, 82 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 22. Cameroon welcomed the Colombian delegation by commending its considerable efforts in promoting and protecting human rights. 23. Canada welcomed the firm commitment of Colombia to peace and achieving gender equality, while expressing concerns about the high level of impunity for human rights violations and abuses. 24. Chile welcomed the creation of the Comprehensive System of Truth, Justice, Reparation and Non-Repetition and the launch of a national action plan to implement Security Council resolution 1325/2000 on women, peace and security. 25. China noted measures taken to ensure national peace and stability and to promote economic and social development. It also noted the effective protection of the rights of women, children, persons with disabilities and other groups. 26. Costa Rica congratulated Colombia for the establishment of the peace policy as a State policy, and for its efforts in the implementation of the peace agreement and the recommendations of the Commission for the Clarification of Truth, Coexistence and Non-Repetition. 27. Cuba expressed appreciation for the commitment of Colombia to the universal periodic review and acknowledged the results achieved in the implementation of the recommendations accepted in previous cycles. 28. Cyprus commended the commitment of Colombia to respect, protect and fulfil human rights, including its engagement with the Human Rights Council and the steps taken to ratify relevant conventions and optional protocols. 29. Czechia commended Colombia for its progress regarding accession to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, in line with its recommendation from the previous cycle. 30. Denmark congratulated Colombia for its progress in consolidating a comprehensive and durable peace with former guerrilla groups, and expressed concern about the number of killings of human rights defenders in 2022, the highest figure since 2016. 31. The Dominican Republic greeted the delegation of Colombia and thanked it for the presentation of its national report. 32. Ecuador highlighted the adherence by Colombia to the Declaration on Safe Schools and the adoption of a protocol to identify, protect and assist victims of trafficking in persons in migratory contexts. 33. Egypt acknowledged the Government’s efforts to strengthen institutional and legal frameworks for the protection and respect of human rights. 34. Estonia welcomed steps taken to achieve peace, encouraged Colombia to continue its efforts to implement the agreements and expressed appreciation for the extension of the presence of OHCHR in Colombia until 2032. 35. Finland recognized the actions taken by Colombia in the areas of human rights defenders, gender-based violence and the recruitment of children. 36. France welcomed recent developments in Colombia, in particular the country’s work on the full establishment of the rule of law. France expressed support with regard to fully implementing the 2016 peace agreement and conducting peace negotiations with other armed groups. 37. The Gambia commended Colombia for its prioritization of combating gender-based violence, and its strong commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of population groups most at risk. 4 GE.23-25026