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Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 35th Session (20-31 January 2020): 3rd UPR of Lesotho - Interactive Dialogue, delivered by Shri Vimarsh Aryan, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 22 January 2020].

Statement by India at the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group 35th Session (20-31 January 2020): 3rd UPR of Lesotho - Interactive Dialogue, delivered by Shri Vimarsh Aryan, First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India [Geneva, 22 January 2020]

Madam President,

      We welcome the delegation of Lesotho. We note with appreciation the consultation process undertaken including the setting up an Inter-Ministerial Committee on UPR for preparing the National Report.

2. We appreciate the efforts of Lesotho on disaster resilience, climate change response, food security and empowerment of women.

3. India recommends the following to Lesotho:

(a) Consider effective implementation of the National Strategic Development Plans.

(b) Continue ongoing measures for reduction of extreme poverty, food insecurity and employment.

(c) Strengthen efforts for operationalization of the National Human Rights Commission.

(d) Continue the efforts for enhancing access to healthcare services particularly for HIV/AIDS care.

4. We wish the delegation of Lesotho all success.


Thank you, Madam President.

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