Statement by India under Agenda Item 6: Adoption of UPR Outcomes of Guatemala at the 53rd Session of Human Rights Council (19 June - 14 July 2023) delivered by Ms. Seema Pujani, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 7 July 2023
Mr. President,
India warmly welcomes the delegation of Guatemala for the adoption of the report of the Working Group on its 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review held on 25 January 2023.
2. The review saw constructive participation with 68 delegations taking the floor and making a total of 207 recommendations. We appreciate the constructive engagement of the delegation of Guatemala during the entire review, which reflects the strong commitment Guatemala attaches to the UPR process.
3. We appreciate that as many as 127 recommendations made during the review have been accepted by Guatemala.
4. India had commended the significant structural changes in public administration through the implementation of the General Government Policy 2020–2024 and positively noted the establishment of the Presidential Commission for Peace and Human Rights. We had lauded the continued efforts of Guatemala to improve women’s empowerment.
5. While recommending the adoption of their UPR report, we congratulate the delegation of Guatemala on a successful review and wish them success in their efforts for implementing the accepted recommendations.
I thank you.
