A/HRC/43/6 be struck between fostering social cohesion and reconciliation through justice, and rebuilding a strong and robust democratic foundation anchored in respect for the rule of law and human rights. 9. The Government had resolved to improve the country’s constitutional, legal and institutional framework in various governance areas in order to consolidate democracy and align the entire governance architecture with international justice and human rights standards. The priority was to put in place a new and resilient architecture to uphold the highest standards of human rights, justice and rule of law. This required embarking on an ambitious and comprehensive transitional justice process. 10. The Government stood firm in its conviction that without good governance there could not be durable peace or economic development. Good governance provided a conducive and permissive political, social and economic environment that allowed the Government to put in place policies, programmes and strategies that upheld human rights and justice, spurred economic growth and enabled the provision of basic services, while allowing the expression of individual creativity for private wealth creation. Good governance was therefore the first priority area in the national development plan for 2018– 2021. B. Interactive dialogue and responses by the State under review 11. During the interactive dialogue, 86 delegations made statements. Recommendations made during the dialogue are to be found in section II of the present report. 12. The Holy See expressed appreciation for the action taken to abolish the death penalty and stated that availability and quality of health services and education would reduce inequality. 13. Honduras congratulated the Gambia for progress made in establishing an interministerial team for the preparation of reports and for follow-up to the review. 14. Iceland welcomed the significant advances the Government had made since taking office, including the steps taken to abolish the death penalty, and looked forward to that abolition. 15. India encouraged the Gambia to continue its cooperation with the United Nations and other organizations to further strengthen its laws and align them with international human rights law. 16. Indonesia expressed appreciation for the progress made since the previous review, and noted the introduction of the School Improvement Grant and the ratification of the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families. 17. The Islamic Republic of Iran congratulated the Gambia for the creation of the School Improvement Grant as a step towards the progressive introduction of free education. 18. Iraq commended the Gambia for the ratification of, among other instruments, the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. 19. Ireland welcomed the announcement of a moratorium on the death penalty and encouraged the Gambia to consider extending a standing invitation to the special procedures. 20. Italy commended the Gambia for the ratification of human rights instruments and for the establishment of the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission. 21. Latvia encouraged the Gambia to undertake further efforts to fulfil its human rights obligations and commitments and welcomed the State’s cooperation with the special procedures. 22. Libya commended the Gambia for its efforts in implementing the recommendations from the previous review and the progress made in protecting human rights. 3