Statement by India under Agenda Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the Oral Update of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council (24 February – 4 April 2025) delivered by Mr. Kshitij Tyagi, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 3 March 2025 Statement by India under Agenda Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the Oral Update of the High Commissi..
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Statement by India under Agenda Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the Oral Update of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council (24 February – 4 April 2025) delivered by Mr. Kshitij Tyagi, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 3 March 2025

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Statement by India under Agenda Item 2: Interactive dialogue on the Oral Update of the High Commissioner on the situation of human rights in Myanmar at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council (24 February – 4 April 2025) delivered by Mr. Kshitij Tyagi, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 3 March 2025

Mr. President,

We thank the High Commissioner for his oral update. 

  1. As an immediate neighbour, and friend of the people of Myanmar, India has always accorded a high priority to the maintenance of peace and stability in Myanmar and its economic development. The ongoing situation in Myanmar has led to an influx of thousands of people into our northeastern states and an increase in instances of drugs and human trafficking. We take the floor today to reiterate our deep concern over the precarious humanitarian and security situation in Myanmar, and call for the immediate cessation of violence by all sides, the release of political detainees, humanitarian assistance, and the resolution of the crisis through constructive dialogue. India remains steadfast in its support to Myanmar’s transition towards inclusive federal democracy, and to the need for arriving at peaceful solutions that are Myanmar-led and Myanmar-owned.
  1. India supports the ASEAN-led efforts and the ASEAN Five-Point Consensus, and we continue to closely coordinate our policy with ASEAN in this regard. 
  1. We will continue with our initiatives to strengthen the democratic processes, people-centric projects, and capacity-building initiatives in Myanmar, and call on the international community to work together in pragmatic and constructive ways to support the people of Myanmar and facilitate a return to peace and stability.

 Thank you.