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Statement by India under Agenda Item 6 : Adoption of UPR Outcomes of Marshall Islands at the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council (22 February – 23 March 2021) delivered by Ms. Seema Pujani, Second Secretary, Permanent Mission of India (Geneva, 17 March 2021)

Statement by India under Agenda Item 6 : Adoption of UPR Outcomes of Marshall Islands at the 46th Session of the Human Rights Council (22 February – 23 March 2021) delivered by Ms. Seema Pujani, Second Secretary,

Permanent Mission of India (Geneva, 17 March 2021)

Madam President,

India warmly welcomes the delegation of Marshall Islands for the adoption of the report of the Working Group on its 3rd Universal Periodic Review that was held on 9th November, 2020. 

2.  The review saw substantive participation with 65 delegations taking the floor and making a total of 171 recommendations.

3.  India appreciates that as many as 161 recommendations have been accepted by Marshall Islands, including 3 recommendations made by us. We also appreciate the constructive engagement by the delegation of Marshall Islands during the entire review, which reflects the strong commitment Marshall Islands attaches to the UPR process. 

4.  India had commended the measures taken by Marshall Islands for mitigating climate change and adaptation plans, in the global fight for climate justice.

5.  We warmly congratulate Marshall Islands for a successful review and wish them all the success in their efforts for implementing the accepted recommendations.

Thank you, Madam President.