Statement by India under Agenda Item 4: Interactive dialogue on the High Commissioner Report on the situation of human rights in Myanmar at the 54th Session of the Human Rights Council (11 September - 13 October 2023)   delivered by Ambassador Indra Mani Pandey, Permanent Representative of India, Geneva, 26 September 2023

Mr. President,

  We thank the High Commissioner for his report. 

  2. As a neighbour of Myanmar, India has direct stakes in peace, stability and development of the country.  The ongoing situation in Myanmar has led to influx of Myanmar nationals into India.  We have also seen a rise in transnational crimes.  There is a need to take into consideration the impact of the ongoing developments in Myanmar on its neighbours. 

  3. We have repeatedly called for immediate cessation of all violence, release of political detainees, resolution of the crisis through constructive dialogue and transition of Myanmar towards an inclusive federal democratic system. 

  4. We remain steadfast in our support to the ASEAN-led efforts in Myanmar and strongly believe in the centrality and unity of ASEAN.  We continue to support the efforts of UN Secretary General in political resolution of the current situation in Myanmar. 

  5. As friends of the people of Myanmar, we have provided humanitarian assistance and continued with our people-centric developmental projects in Myanmar despite the challenges being faced. We will also continue to work with various stakeholders to build the capacities in democratic systems and practices, including in the areas of constitutionalism and federalism. 

I Thank you, Mr. President.

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