US Lawmakers to Meet Dalai Lama in India, Signaling Continued Support for Tibet

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Washington, D.C. – A delegation of US lawmakers will travel to India next week, where they are expected to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader. This meeting, scheduled for [date], signals continued US support for Tibet and its people, particularly in the face of increasing pressure from China.

The delegation, consisting of [names of lawmakers], will be visiting India to engage with Indian government officials and discuss a range of issues, including Tibetan human rights, China’s influence in the region, and US-India relations. The meeting with the Dalai Lama is expected to be a highlight of their trip, further solidifying the US commitment to supporting Tibet’s autonomy and religious freedom.

China views the Dalai Lama as a separatist and has repeatedly criticized any foreign officials who meet with him. However, the US has consistently maintained that it respects Tibet’s cultural and religious traditions, and considers the Tibetan people’s desire for autonomy to be legitimate.

The visit comes at a time of heightened tensions between the US and China, particularly over China’s assertive policies in the South China Sea and its treatment of Uyghurs in Xinjiang. The delegation’s meeting with the Dalai Lama is seen as a demonstration of US solidarity with Tibetan people and their struggle for self-determination.

The lawmakers’ visit to India and their planned meeting with the Dalai Lama underscore the ongoing importance of the US-India relationship and its role in promoting peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. It also serves as a reminder of the US commitment to upholding human rights and religious freedom around the world.