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US delegation in Dharamsala reaffirms support for Dalai Lama and Tibet
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:46 AM
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A senior US delegation visited Dharamsala, meeting the Dalai Lama and reiterating Washington’s backing for his cause and for Tibet’s autonomy.
Washington sent a senior delegation to Dharamsala, the Himalayan town that hosts the Tibetan exile community, to meet the Dalai Lama. During the talks, US officials reiterated their long‑standing support for the spiritual leader’s efforts and for the broader cause of Tibetan autonomy. The statement underscored America’s commitment to religious freedom and human‑rights advocacy in the region.
The delegation’s visit comes amid ongoing diplomatic discussions about China’s policies in Tibet. While no new policy measures were announced, the reaffirmation signals continuity in US foreign policy toward the Tibetan issue. Officials emphasized that the United States will continue to engage with the Tibetan community and support peaceful resolution of their aspirations.
Observers note that the meeting reinforces the symbolic link between the US and the Dalai Lama, who has long been a figure of global moral authority. The visit also highlights Dharamsala’s role as a focal point for international attention on Tibet’s political and cultural concerns.
The delegation’s visit comes amid ongoing diplomatic discussions about China’s policies in Tibet. While no new policy measures were announced, the reaffirmation signals continuity in US foreign policy toward the Tibetan issue. Officials emphasized that the United States will continue to engage with the Tibetan community and support peaceful resolution of their aspirations.
Observers note that the meeting reinforces the symbolic link between the US and the Dalai Lama, who has long been a figure of global moral authority. The visit also highlights Dharamsala’s role as a focal point for international attention on Tibet’s political and cultural concerns.