After a Congressional delegation from the United States Congress met with Tibetan spiritual leader in-exile Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, Tibetan leaders have reiterated a resolute stance on international support for Tibet and conveyed a pointed message to China.
The US delegation, led by Congressman Michael McCaul met with Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at his residence on Wednesday.
Security Minister of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Dolma Gyari emphasised the significance of the visit, stating, ‘I think the message is loud and clear to China that freedom-loving nations in the world, people who promote peace and justice, support Tibet’.
Gyari highlighted the symbolism of the timing, coinciding with the US Congressional delegation’s presence alongside the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala. ‘This is a strong message of support from the American Congress and people for justice and the cause of the Tibetan people’, she added.
Reflecting on the auspiciousness of the visit, Gyari remarked, ‘What a good coincidence. This event has aligned with the presence of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala and the visit of the US Congressional delegation, amidst various factors including the oracle’s schedule’.
Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Tibetan government-in-exile, expressed jubilation over the delegation’s visit and its potential impact, stating, ‘It is a very great moment for us. The high-level US Congressional delegation has already met His Holiness, followed by a public felicitation ceremony in the main temple courtyard’.
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