A/HRC/16/16 58. In concluding, the Federated States of Micronesia once again thanked all Member States for their constructive input and discussions. It stated that this had been a valuable exercise and that its Government, and its people most especially, would truly benefit from it. 59. The Federated States of Micronesia pointed out that human rights were deeply rooted and fundamental to its cultural values and traditions. The Federated States of Micronesia had made progress on many of the issues relating to human rights. In areas in which progress was lacking, it would take appropriate steps. It would review its present international commitments under various human rights conventions and take appropriate action where necessary. It would strive to accede to the core conventions on human rights. 60. Finally, the Federated States of Micronesia wished to draw the attention of the members of the Working Group to the last part of its national report. It acknowledged its limitations and capacity constraints in carrying out these various activities, which could increase stress on small economies, including those of small island developing States such as the Federated States of Micronesia. The adverse impacts of climate change affecting its islands would affect its ability to continue to ensure the enjoyment of the human rights of its people. In that regard, it would seek the support of the international community to ensure that the human dignity and rights of its people would be protected. II. Conclusions and/or recommendations 61. The following recommendations will be examined by the Federated States of Micronesia, which will provide responses in due course, but no later than the 16th session of the Human Rights Council, in March 2011. The responses of the Federated States of Micronesia to these recommendations will be included in the outcome report adopted by the Council at its 16th session: 61.1. Envisage the gradual ratification of other main international human rights instruments, first of all the two International Covenants, on Civil and Political Rights and on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (Algeria); 61.2. Consider ratifying the remaining United Nations core treaties, in particular the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, and conclude the ratification of the two Optional Protocols to the Convention on the Rights of the Child (Brazil); 61.3. Take the necessary steps to pursue ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Canada); 61.4. Strengthen its legal arsenal through accession to international conventions in the field of the promotion and protection of human rights to which it is not yet a party, especially the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (France); 61.5. Ratify the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and the Optional Protocol thereto, the 12