A/HRC/49/5 44. The Russian Federation welcomed the protection of human rights and the acceptance of the recommendations from the second review cycle. 45. Rwanda welcomed the adoption of the national action plans on the rights of persons with disabilities, on the rights of the child and against racism and intolerance, and of Law No. 4604/2019. 46. Saudi Arabia commended Greece for the national action plans on the rights of the child and on the rights of persons with disabilities. 47. Senegal welcomed the action plan against racism and intolerance and referred to efforts made to face the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. 48. Serbia welcomed measures taken by Greece in combating racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related intolerance. 49. Slovakia noted with concern attacks on the freedom of the media, including the murder of Giorgos Karaivaz, and encouraged authorities to bring perpetrators to justice. 50. Slovenia commended Greece for its efforts to mitigate the consequences of austerity measures on the most vulnerable and for the improvement of the education system. 51. South Africa commended Greece for the national action plans on the rights of persons with disabilities, on the rights of the child and against racism and intolerance. 52. Spain noted gradual improvements for women and girls but also their low average monthly salary and employment rate compared to men. 53. The State of Palestine welcomed the efforts made by Greece in combating child poverty and protecting the rights of children to health and education. 54. Sweden noted concerns about the situation of migrants and Roma, and that vulnerable groups had been particularly affected by crises including the COVID-19 pandemic. 55. Switzerland welcomed the measures taken since the second review cycle, including the strengthening of the mandate of the Greek Ombudsman. 56. Timor-Leste noted, inter alia, the efforts made to improve the health-care service and the enactment of legislation on gender equality. 57. Togo welcomed the progress made since the second review cycle, particularly the ratification of international human rights conventions. 58. Tunisia expressed appreciation for the steps taken to implement the recommendations from the second review cycle and commended Greece for the adoption of several national action plans. 59. Turkey welcomed the delegation of Greece. 60. Turkmenistan noted that Greece had ratified almost all of the core human rights treaties and had taken steps to implement recommendations from the second review cycle. 61. Ukraine noted, inter alia, the steps taken to reform the legislation on asylum, while calling for further efforts to tackle outstanding issues. 62. The United Kingdom welcomed the progress made in response to the humanitarian challenges presented by irregular migration. 63. The United States recognized the challenges of irregular migration and urged Greece to respond in a manner consistent with respect for human rights. 64. Uruguay welcomed the adoption of the national action plan on the rights of persons with disabilities. 65. Uzbekistan welcomed the measures taken to protect human rights, including the designation of the Greek Ombudsman as the national preventive mechanism against torture. 66. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela commended Greece for the adoption of the national action plan against racism and intolerance (2020–2023). 5