Statement by India on Adoption of the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of Lesotho at the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council (14 September – 07 October 2020) delivered by Mr. Vimarsh Aryan, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 28 September 2020] Statement by India on Adoption of the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review o..

Statement by India on Adoption of the Report of the Working Group on the Universal Periodic Review of Lesotho at the 45th Session of the Human Rights Council (14 September – 07 October 2020) delivered by Mr. Vimarsh Aryan, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 28 September 2020]

Madam President,

India warmly welcomes the delegation of Lesotho for the adoption of the report of the Working Group on its 3rd Universal Periodic Review that was held on 22 January 2020.

2. The review which saw a substantive participation and engagement by as many as 81 member states is noteworthy.

3. India appreciates the constructive engagement by the delegation of Lesotho during the entire review. Accepting 168 recommendations, including all 4 from India out of a total 211 recommendations that Lesotho received shows the strong commitment that Lesotho attaches to the UPR process.

4. While recommending the adoption of the report on its UPR, we warmly congratulate Lesotho for a successful review and wish them all success in efforts for implementing the accepted recommendations.

Thank you, Madam President.