A/HRC/43/2 efforts to the State's commitment, in order to continue advancing towards the effective enjoyment of the human rights of the Salvadoran population. 419. After examining the recommendations received, it was noted that a series of recommendations were in line with the obligations set out in the constitutional and legal framework of El Salvador, as well as with State policies, plans and programmes that were being implemented. El Salvador expressed its commitment, as a Nation, to continue making progress in the implementation of the 152 recommendations that were fully accepted. 420. El Salvador also expressed its commitment to continue promoting the internal debate on the ratification of international instruments, in accordance with the procedure established by the Constitution. Likewise, El Salvador will continue working to reduce inequality, especially among vulnerable groups, for which inclusive and equal opportunity strategies were developed. 421. El Salvador recognized the level of the recommendations received and the spirit of cooperation of the States that made them. It also stated that the universal periodic review should be seen as a mechanism that encourages progress in the promotion and protection of human rights in each country. 422. According to El Salvador, it was necessary to join the efforts of all the national actors who participated in the process, such as the Salvadoran civil society organizations and the Office of the Prosecutor for the Defense of Human Rights, which play an important role in continuing to promote the advancement of human rights in El Salvador. 423. Furthermore, El Salvador indicated that the consolidation of representative democracy, the progress of the rule of law, and full respect for human rights were the fundamental basis of the State's action in favour of the guarantees that the Constitution and laws of the Republic assure to its citizens. 424. El Salvador was aware of its national challenges, since there are recommendations that will require further dialogue, concertation and the construction of agreements between the different sectors and actors in national life. 425. El Salvador remained committed to continuing to make progress on the recommendations received, follow up the level of implementation and reorient the action needed for this purpose. The universal periodic review report of El Salvador was an important tool to guide its human rights agenda, in particular, for the Government of President Nayib Bukele. For the next four years, objectives had already been outlined, including a commitment for the Early Childhood Policy, officially managed by the First Lady, Gabriela de Bukele, and which had benefited from the advice of friendly countries. It resulted from efforts articulated among various State sectors, aimed at providing life opportunities to Salvadoran children in relation to health, education, security, art and culture, as well as providing care to pregnant women. 426. Finally, El Salvador expressed its appreciation to the Secretariat of the universal periodic review for its efficient work and coordination. 2. General comments made by the national human rights institution of the State under review 427. Procuradoria para la Defensa de los Derechos Humanos (by video message) noted the urgent need to adopt legislative measures to harmonize domestic legislation with international standards and treaties, and to comply with the recommendations of the treaty bodies. Despite some progress, there are still concerns: the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment has not been ratified yet, nor are there specific guidelines for incorporating standards in the design, execution, adoption and monitoring of public policies; the irruption 72