Statement by India during the 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Portugal during the 47th Session of UPR Working Group (4 to 15 November 2024) delivered by Mr. Kshitij Tyagi, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 6 November 2024 Statement by India during the 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Portugal during the 47th Sessio..

Statement by India during the 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Portugal during the 47th Session of UPR Working Group (4 to 15 November 2024) delivered by Mr. Kshitij Tyagi, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 6 November 2024

Statement by India during the 4th Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of Portugal in the 47th Session of UPR Working Group (4 to 15 November 2024) delivered by Mr. Kshitij Tyagi, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva,

6 November 2024

Madam Vice President,

India welcomes the delegation of Portugal and thanks them for the presentation of their national report.

2. We appreciate the measures taken by Portugal in the areas of education, employment, health, gender equality and combating racial discrimination.

3. In the spirit of constructive engagement, we recommend the following to Portugal:

  • One, Continue efforts to combat discrimination against the Roma and people of African descent;
  • Two, Continue efforts to combat trafficking in persons;

And three, Continue to undertake measures towards increased access of children from vulnerable groups to secondary and tertiary education.

4. We wish Portugal a successful UPR review.

Thank you.