Statement by India under Agenda Item 6: Adoption of UPR Outcomes of Jamaica 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 Jamaica for the adoption of the report of the Working Group on its 3rd Universal Periodic Review that was held on 11th November, 2020.
2. It is noteworthy that the review witnessed substantive participation with 70 delegations taking the floor and making a total of 170 recommendations.
3. India appreciates that as many as 120 recommendations have been accepted by Jamaica, including 4 recommendations made by us. We also appreciate the constructive engagement by the delegation of Jamaica during the entire review, which reflects the strong commitment Jamaica attaches to the UPR process.
4. India had commended the continued cooperation of Jamaica with the UN human rights mechanisms. We took note with appreciation of the Vision 2030 Jamaica National Development Plan and the National Policy Poverty Reduction Programme, 2017. We also commended Jamaica’s efforts to mitigate climate change.
5. While recommending the adoption of the report on its UPR, we warmly congratulate Jamaica for a successful review and wish them all the success in their efforts for implementing the accepted recommendations.
Thank you, Madam President.
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