A/HRC/48/11 93. Sri Lanka welcomed progress towards promoting democracy and the ratification of key international conventions. 94. The State of Palestine welcomed poverty reduction efforts, including through the ninth national development plan. 95. The Sudan commended Somalia on the national action plan on ending sexual violence in conflict. 96. Sweden recognized the substantial progress made by Somalia, but noted remaining serious challenges, including sexual and gender-based violence. 97. Switzerland expressed concern about the deteriorating political and security situation in Somalia. 98. The Syrian Arab Republic noted efforts to strengthen institutions charged with promoting and protecting human rights. 99. Thailand applauded the country’s strengthening of women’s rights, while expressing concern about the rising prices of basic goods. 100. Timor-Leste commended the country’s commitment to strengthening the protection of children affected by armed conflict. 101. Togo noted efforts made to protect human rights despite the difficult national context. 102. Tunisia highlighted the establishment of the national human rights commission. 103. Turkey commended Somalia for progress made in addressing the recruitment of child soldiers. 104. Uganda commended Somalia for the adoption of a national human rights action plan. 105. Ukraine positively noted progress, including the establishment of the national disability agency. 106. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland called on the leaders of Somalia to hold inclusive elections. 107. The United States of America encouraged all parties in the electoral process to engage collaboratively and transparently. 108. Uruguay welcomed the national action plan on ending sexual violence in conflict. 109. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela welcomed the development of the national guidelines on eviction. 110. Yemen noted the strengthening of cooperation with humanitarian and human rights organizations. 111. Zambia commended the development of the national piracy and kidnapping bill. 112. Afghanistan welcomed progress made on the legal framework for internally displaced persons. 113. Angola commended Somalia for its positive cooperation with international and regional human rights bodies. 114. Argentina commended Somalia on the health strategy for 2018–2020 and the mental health strategy for 2019–2023. 115. Armenia noted the ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 116. Australia welcomed the drafting of a child rights bill and the strategy to prevent the recruitment of children as soldiers. 117. Austria expressed alarm at setbacks regarding the rights of women and girls. 118. Azerbaijan expressed appreciation for the country’s extension of a standing invitation to all special procedure mandate holders. 8