Statement by India during Interactive Dialogue at 4th UPR of Russian Federation during the 44th Session of Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group (6-17 November 2023) delivered by Mrs. Priyanka Chauhan, Ambassador & Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Geneva on 13 November 2023
Thank you, Madam Vice President.
1. India warmly welcomes the delegation of the Russian Federation and thanks them for their presentation.
2. We appreciate Russia’s efforts towards State policies for the long-term care systems for the elderly, measures for safety of children, and adoption of the National Women’s Strategy 2023-2030.
3. In the spirit of constructive cooperation, we recommend to Russia to:
- continue to implement measures aimed at creating conditions to implement professional and labour potential of the youth; and
- to take further measures to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
4. We wish the delegation of the Russian Federation all success.
I thank you.
