A/HRC/38/6 71. Belarus noted the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the adoption of the strategy for the inclusion of Romanian citizens belonging to the Roma minority 2015–2020. It stated that additional efforts were required to achieve progress on social issues. 72. Belgium noted the positive measures taken by Romania to implement the recommendations from the previous review. Nevertheless, additional action should be taken to strengthen human rights protection in accordance with international human rights treaties, particularly in the area of non-discrimination. 73. The Plurinational State of Bolivia requested additional information on the experience of Romania in promoting breastfeeding. It invited Romania to participate and support the draft declaration on the rights of peasants and other people working in rural areas. 74. Brazil acknowledged the accession of Romania to the statelessness conventions, but was concerned that the citizenship law did not provide safeguards against statelessness for children born in the territory who would otherwise be stateless. 75. Bulgaria highlighted the efforts of Romania to prevent and combat corruption and ensure institutional transparency in the public sector. It commended the legislative amendments introduced to achieve equality between men and women and to protect the rights of persons with disabilities. 76. Canada encouraged Romania to take further steps to improve health care, housing and employment and increase access to education for the Roma. It supported efforts to counter domestic violence and violence against women. 77. Chad commended Romania for putting in place institutional mechanisms for the implementation of laws and policies for the protection of human rights. It welcomed the adoption of the 2016–2020 national strategy entitled “A society without barriers for persons with disabilities”. 78. Chile congratulated Romania for establishing an interministerial committee to combat domestic violence, and welcomed efforts to improve prison conditions. It noted current challenges, such as discrimination against the Roma. 79. China praised the progress made by Romania in the protection of human rights. It noted with appreciation the strengthening of the legislative framework and the significant developments in the education and health sectors and the promotion of gender equality. 80. Côte d’Ivoire appreciated the reforms undertaken by the Government to follow up on recommendations from the previous review. It welcomed the adoption of the action plan for the implementation of the strategy for the development of the judiciary 2015–2020. 81. Croatia welcomed the national strategy on the protection and promotion of children’s rights 2014–2020. It encouraged Romania to continue pursuing its efforts to implement the legislative framework on domestic violence and to ensure more efficient assistance to the victims of violence. 82. Cuba acknowledged the measures taken by the Government that were highlighted in the national report and demonstrated the commitment of Romania to addressing the current challenges in the area of human rights. It noted the improvements that had been made to ensure the protection of the rights of children, particularly Roma children and children with disabilities. 83. Cyprus noted the criminalization of all offences relating to human trafficking under the new Criminal Code and the measures taken to improve the inclusion of the Roma. It encouraged Romania to continue its efforts to combat all forms of discrimination, including through the adoption of a national strategy. 84. Czechia acknowledged the progress made in several human rights areas and encouraged Romania to pursue its efforts. 85. Egypt took note of the positive developments in the human rights situation in Romania. 8