Statement by India under Agenda Item 3: Interactive Dialogue with the Independent Expert on the promotion of a democratic and equitable international order at the 60th Session of Human Rights Council (8 September - 8 October 2025) delivered by Mr. Kshitij Tyagi, Counsellor, Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, 15 September 2025
Mr. President,
India thanks the Independent Expert for his insightful report. We share the assessment that the survival of multilateralism depends on its ability to adapt to contemporary realities. The continued exclusion of large parts of the Global South from key decision-making bodies undermines both the legitimacy and effectiveness of global governance.
2. India has consistently called for urgent and comprehensive reform of global institutions to reflect present-day economic and political realities. Without such reforms, these institutions risk becoming irrelevant and anachronistic, increasingly disconnected from the people they are intended to serve.
3. We support the report’s call for democratized global governance and systemic approaches to debt restructuring. Equally important are measures to ensure equitable access to climate finance, technology, and digital opportunities, thereby promoting inclusive development. India's experience with digital public infrastructure demonstrates how technology can bridge inequalities when properly designed and implemented.
4. India stands ready to work with all partners to build an inclusive, human-centric international order that is equitable, representative, and rooted in dialogue, cooperation, and sustainable development.
Thank you.
