General Comments by India on consideration of the resolution “Impact of arms transfers on human rights” at the 53rd Session of Human Rights Council (19 June - 14 July 2023) delivered by Mr. Senthil Kumar, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 13 July 2023 General Comments by India on consideration of the resolution “Impact of arms transfers on human ri..

General Comments by India on consideration of the resolution “Impact of arms transfers on human rights” at the 53rd Session of Human Rights Council (19 June - 14 July 2023) delivered by Mr. Senthil Kumar, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 13 July 2023

General Comments by India on consideration of the resolution “Impact of arms transfers on human rights” at the 53rd Session of Human Rights Council (19 June - 14 July 2023) delivered by Mr. Senthil Kumar, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 13 July 2023

Mr. President,

India is not a State Party to the Arms Trade Treaty and, therefore, we are unable to endorse the preambular paragraph 12 in its present form. We, therefore, disassociate ourselves from the preambular paragraph 12 of this resolution. However, in view of the importance that we attach to the impact of illegal and illicit transfer of arms on human rights, we join the consensus on the resolution.

Thank you, Mr. President.