A/HRC/41/2 Slovakia 669. The review of Slovakia was held on 28 January 2019 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in relevant Human Rights Council resolutions and decisions, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Slovakia in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/32/SVK/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/32/SVK/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 of the annex to Council resolution 5/1 and paragraph 5 of the annex to Council resolution 16/21 (A/HRC/WG.6/32/SVK/3). 670. At its 26th meeting, on 4 July 2019, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Slovakia (see section C below). 671. The outcome of the review of Slovakia comprises the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/41/13) and the views of Slovakia concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, as well as its voluntary commitments and its replies to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group, and which were presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary (see also A/HRC/41/13/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 672. The delegation of Slovakia stated that the universal periodic review process has been of great importance for Slovakia and that the authorities were doing their utmost to implement as many recommendations as possible in order to improve human rights standards in the country. The delegation extended the gratitude on behalf of the Government to the United Nations Member States for their participation in the third review of Slovakia, which was held in January 2019, as well as for their questions, comments and recommendations made during the interactive dialogue of the review. 673. Slovakia appreciated the prevailing spirit of openness and constructiveness during the interactive dialogue. The delegation expressed the appreciation for the contributions of non-governmental organizations in the review process. The universal periodic review process and States under review, including Slovakia, have benefited greatly from first-hand information on human rights situation on the ground provided by those organizations and from their valuable expertise. 674. Slovakia reiterated its firm commitment to the universal periodic review, which has played a unique role in the United Nations human rights architecture. It has proven to be an effective tool for the promotion and protection of human rights. One of the main achievements of the review process has been an increased attention of the governments and non-governmental actors to human rights and fundamental freedoms. The delegation expressed its view that the potential of this mechanism should be further developed while maintaining the focus on its main elements, particularly its universality and dialogue-based approach. 675. Slovakia has received 195 recommendations during the interactive dialogue in January 2019. Relevant ministries and other state institutions thoroughly examined, scrutinised and analysed all the recommendations. As a result, Slovakia has supported 176 109