India-China Relationship: Chinese Foreign Ministry clarified India's statement regarding Uyghur Autonomous Region

Posted on 11th Oct 2022 by rohit kumar

China today maintained silence over India's absence in the vote at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on the human rights situation in Xinjiang but made a statement in its defense of Uighur Muslims. China said on India's statement that we aim to combat terrorism and separatism. China's remarks came a day after India abstained from voting on the Xinjiang issue at the UNHRC on Thursday and New Delhi for the first time called for respecting and guaranteeing the rights of the people of the autonomous region.

 

China's clarification of India's statement

 

The Chinese Foreign Ministry said, 'I have noted the relevant reports. I want to emphasize that the issues related to Xinjiang are not related to human rights. They are related to violent terrorism, fundamentalism, and separatism. Responding to a question on Indian counterpart Arindam Bagchi's remarks, Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said, "Thanks to tireless efforts, there has been no violent terrorist incident in Xinjiang for five consecutive years."

 

India stayed away from voting in UNHRC

 

Meanwhile, Mao remained silent on India abstaining from voting on the resolution at the UNHRC in Geneva. A resolution was brought to the UNHRC, calling for a debate on the human rights situation in Xinjiang. 17 members voted in favor, 19 members voted against and 11 members including India, Brazil, Mexico, and Ukraine participated in the 47-member council to hold a debate on the state of human rights in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Not Taken.

 

India's statement on Uyghur Autonomous Region

 

When asked about India's absence in voting, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said that the human rights of the citizens of the Uyghur Autonomous Region should be respected and guaranteed. He said that we hope that the concerned party will look into the situation impartially. The Ministry of External Affairs had said that India has always been committed to protecting human rights.

 

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