The President accepted the Dalai Lama’s
condolences for the shooting in Orlando, Florida on June 12 and commended the
Dalai Lama for his efforts to promote compassion, empathy, and respect for
others. The President and the Dalai Lama discussed the situation for
Tibetans in the People’s Republic of China, and the President emphasized his
strong support for the preservation of Tibet’s unique religious, cultural, and
linguistic traditions and the equal protection of human rights of Tibetans in
China. The President lauded the Dalai Lama’s commitment to peace and
nonviolence and expressed support for the Dalai Lama’s “Middle Way”
approach.
The President encouraged meaningful and
direct dialogue between the Dalai Lama and his representatives with Chinese
authorities to lower tensions and resolve differences. In this context,
the President reiterated the longstanding U.S. position that Tibet is a part of
the People’s Republic of China, and the United States does not support Tibetan
independence. The Dalai Lama stated that he is not seeking independence
for Tibet and hopes that dialogue between his representatives and the Chinese
government will resume. The President and the Dalai Lama agreed on the
importance of a constructive and productive relationship between the United
States and China.
The President welcomed the Dalai Lama’s
leadership on climate change issues, and expressed support for the Dalai Lama’s
efforts to raise awareness of the importance of limiting global warming,
including to protect the Himalayan glaciers and the environment on the Tibetan
plateau.
Source: The White House, Office
of the Press Secretary
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