India killed Switzerland and called the nation’s comments against India “surprising, shallow and poorly informed”. India said the country should focus on its own challenges such as racism, systematic discrimination and xenophobia.
“We would also like to respond to surprising, shallow and poorly informed notes made by Switzerland, close friend and partner,” said Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi.
Tyagi, a consultant in the permanent mission of India in Geneva, presented comments during the general debate on the oral update by a high commissioner at 60.
What did Switzerland say?
During the 60s meeting of the Human Rights Council, the Swiss delegate stated that its country calls on the Indian government to “take effective measures to protect minorities and observe the rights to freedom of expression and freedom”.
Tyagi notes that since Switzerland is currently holding the Presidency of the UN Human Rights Council, she has said that it is all the more important for Switzerland to avoid losing time stories of the Council, which are “obviously false and unfair reality of India”.
“Instead, it should focus on its own challenges such as racism, systematic discrimination and xenophobia.”
‘India prepared to help’
Tyagi also offered Indian assistance to Switzerland and stated that India is ready to help the European nation if necessary to solve such concerns as needed.
“As the largest, most diverse and living democracy in the world with the civilization embrace of pluralism, India remains ready to help Switzerland solve these fears,” Tyagi said.
UN Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council – composed of 47 Member States – is an intergovernmental authority responsible for strengthening and protection of human rights around the world within the UN system and for dealing with human rights violations and the issues of recommendations on them.
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