Statement by India under Agenda Item 6: Adoption of UPR Outcomes of Republic of Zambia 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 the Republic of Zambia for the adoption of the report of the Working Group on its 4th cycle of the Universal Periodic Review held on 30 January 2023.
2.The review saw substantive and constructive participation with 93 delegations taking the floor and making a total of 250 recommendations. We appreciate the constructive engagement of the delegation of Republic of Zambia during the entire review, which reflects the strong commitment they attach to the UPR process.
3.We appreciate that as many as 226 recommendations have been accepted by the Republic of Zambia, including 3 recommendations made by us.
4.India had welcomed the enactment of the Children’s Code Act of 2022, the launch of the eighth national development plan and the establishment of the National Mechanism for Implementation, Reporting and Follow-up.
5.While recommending the adoption of their UPR report, we congratulate the delegation of the Republic of Zambia on a successful review and wish them success in their efforts for implementing the accepted recommendations.
I thank you.
