A/HRC/43/2 children, migrants). The delegation underlined the commitment of the Government to implement further interventions aimed at addressing and preventing Caporalato, with specific attention to migrant citizens. 384. With regard to migrants, Article 2 of Legislative Decree No.286/1998 envisaged that foreigners in the national territory had their fundamental human rights recognized, in accordance with domestic law, ratified international conventions, and the generally recognized principles of international law. It was noted that, as for the protection of asylumseekers and of migrant victims of trafficking and serious exploitation, there were wellestablished instruments in Italy. 385. In relation to the noted recommendations, particularly those related to the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, Italy recalled that, according to a longstanding common position of the European Union, its Member States will not sign this Convention. However, it was affirmed that the Italian legal framework already guarantees the rights of regular and irregular migrants. 386. The head of the delegation concluded his first intervention, stressing that Italy will submit a mid-term report by November 2021. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the outcome of the review 387. During the adoption of the outcome of the review of Italy, 12 delegations made statements.** 388. Djibouti congratulated Italy for accepting the big majority of the recommendations received in its third universal periodic review cycle, including those made by Djibouti. It took note of the precisions made by Italy regarding its current legal framework, ensuring the rights of all the regular and irregular migrants. Djibouti hoped that the Italian legal framework complies with the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 389. Egypt thanked Italy for the detailed presentation in relation with the recommendations received. Egypt appreciated the National Action Plan against Trafficking and Serious Exploitation of Human Beings. It noted the protection afforded to migrants and the efforts for their integration in society. Egypt hoped that Italy continues with its efforts in terms of migration and in its fight against xenophobia and discrimination. 390. Ethiopia welcomed the acceptance by Italy of the recommendations offered by Ethiopia on sustaining its support to the least developed countries for the latter to enhance their socioeconomic well-being and enhancing programmes that promote the economic and social empowerment of women. Ethiopia noted that the universal periodic review should remain to provide an opportunity for sharing best practices and as a platform where a constructive exchange takes place. 391. Gabon appreciated all the efforts made by Italy in order to reinforce its legal and institutional framework regarding the protection and promotion of human rights. It welcomed the designation of one Ministry in charge of Equal Opportunities and Family Affairs in Italy. Gabon congratulated the engagement of Italy for its willingness to implement the accepted recommendations received in November 2019. Gabon appreciated that Italy had supported all the recommendations made by Gabon. ** The statements of the delegations that were unable to deliver them owing to time constraints which were made available are posted on the extranet of the Human Rights Council, at https://extranet.ohchr.org/sites/hrc/HRCSessions/RegularSessions/43session/Pages/default.aspx GE. 67