New Delhi, Sept. 10 -- India slammed Switzerland, calling the nation's comments against India "surprising, shallow, and ill-informed." India stated that the country should focus on its own challenges such as racism, systematic discrimination, and xenophobia.

"We would also like to respond to the surprising, shallow, and ill-informed remarks made by Switzerland, a close friend and partner," said Kshitij Tyagi.

Tyagi, who is the Counsellor in the Permanent Mission of India, Geneva, made the comments during the General Debate on the oral update by the High Commissioner at the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council.

During the 60th Session of Human Rights Council, the Swiss delegate had said his country calls on the Indian government to ...