E/CN.4/1991/56 page 24 24. (d) Does your country apply the principle of reciprocity as regards the practice of religion by foreigners? Albania "With regard to civil rights, the law places foreigners on an equal footing with Albanian nationals." The Bahamas "Foreigners have an unfettered right to practise their religion." Bahrain The Government of Bahrain did not provide a specific answer to this question but indicated the following in its general reply: "The State of Bahrain believes that the principle of reciprocity between States should be taken into consideration and respected in some fields. However, it does not believe that this applies to matters relating to human rights, such as freedom of religious observance. In the State of Bahrain, foreigners professing a variety of faiths and beliefs enjoy the right to practise their religion in their own places of worship, without regard for any other considerations. These rights are protected by law in accordance with the above-mentioned provisions." Bangladesh "In Bangladesh, the practice of religion by foreigners is free. Like the citizens of the country, the foreigners also enjoy the same freedom of religion, thought and conscience." Chad The Government of Chad did not provide a specific answer to this question, but none the less pointed out that foreigners living on Chadian soil freely practise their religion, subject of course to observance of the laws of the Republic. China In its reply, the Government of China did not specifically answer this question. However, in its general reply, it referred thereto as follows: "The Chinese Government has always supported domestic religious organizations and personages to develop friendly intercourse and academic exchanges with foreign religious organizations and personages, according to the principle of 'independence and seIf-management' and on the bases of total equality and mutual respect, for promoting mutual understanding and friendship and making contributions to the just and peaceful cause of mankind. The Chinese Government respects the religious belief of foreign nationals in China and provides convenience for their normal religious activities. At