A/HRC/17/2 4. Concluding remarks of the State under review 671. The delegation of Estonia reiterated its appreciation for the constructive dialogue with the active participation of States during the universal periodic review process, and considered the review process a success for the Human Rights Council. Paraguay 672. The review of Paraguay was held on 2 February 2011 in conformity with all the relevant provisions contained in Human Rights Council resolution 5/1, and was based on the following documents: (a) The national report submitted by Paraguay in accordance with the annex to resolution 5/1, paragraph 15 (a) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/PRY/1); (b) The compilation prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (b) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/PRY/2); (c) The summary prepared by OHCHR in accordance with paragraph 15 (c) (A/HRC/WG.6/10/PRY/3). 673. At its 21st meeting, on 9 June 2011, the Human Rights Council considered and adopted the outcome of the review of Paraguay (see section C below). 674. The outcome of the review of Paraguay comprised the report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review (A/HRC/17/18), the views of Paraguay concerning the recommendations and/or conclusions, and its voluntary commitments and replies presented before the adoption of the outcome by the plenary to questions or issues that were not sufficiently addressed during the interactive dialogue in the Working Group (see also A/HRC/17/18/Add.1). 1. Views expressed by the State under review on the recommendations and/or conclusions, its voluntary commitments and the outcome 675. Paraguay expressed its commitment to the universal periodic review on the understanding that it would advance its policies of promotion and protection of human rights, one of the priorities of the Government. 676. Paraguay had been reviewed at the beginning of a special year for Paraguayan history, since 2011 marked the bicentenary of the country’s independence. The bicentenary had found the people of Paraguay convinced of a better future and united around the ideals of freedom, democracy and social justice. 677. All the observations and recommendations received by Paraguay had been useful. Paraguay would use them as a parameter to improve the national situation and to progress in the area of human rights. The delegation was grateful for the 124 recommendations made, all of which had been accepted. Written details on the position of Paraguay on recommendations were included in the addendum to the report of the Working Group. 678. Between the review and the adoption of the report of the Working Group by the plenary, there had been developments in Paraguay in the area of human rights and that were related to the universal periodic review recommendations, which were highlighted by the delegation. 679. Paraguay provided information on the developments since its review. Paraguay had sent its observations on the report on the follow-up visit of the Sub-Committee on the Prevention of Torture, and was proud to have been the first country to undergo such a follow-up visit. The delegation added that Law No. 4.288/11 of 20 April had established a national preventive mechanism. 184 GE.12-13630