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US Congress Delegation Meets Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 05:39 AM
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A delegation from the United States Congress visited the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, discussing cultural and diplomatic ties.
A delegation of members of the United States Congress travelled to Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, where they met the Dalai Lama at his residence in McLeod Ganj. The meeting was arranged as part of a broader effort to strengthen cultural and diplomatic engagement between the United States and the Tibetan community in exile.
During the discussion, both sides highlighted the importance of preserving Tibetan cultural heritage and the role of dialogue in addressing regional concerns. The Dalai Lama reiterated his commitment to peace and mutual understanding, while the U.S. lawmakers expressed support for human rights and religious freedom.
The visit underscores the continued interest of American legislators in South Asian affairs and reflects a growing emphasis on people‑to‑people contacts alongside official diplomatic channels.
During the discussion, both sides highlighted the importance of preserving Tibetan cultural heritage and the role of dialogue in addressing regional concerns. The Dalai Lama reiterated his commitment to peace and mutual understanding, while the U.S. lawmakers expressed support for human rights and religious freedom.
The visit underscores the continued interest of American legislators in South Asian affairs and reflects a growing emphasis on people‑to‑people contacts alongside official diplomatic channels.