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Statement on Sino-Tibetan Dialogue by the Office
of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama Explains His Position on China’s Preconditions
The Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Press Statement (2 May 2008)
His Holiness the Dalai Lama's Special Envoy Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari and Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen will arrive in China on May 3, 2008 for informal talks with representatives of the Chinese leadership.
During this brief visit, the envoys will take up the urgent issue of the current crisis in the Tibetan areas. They will convey His Holiness the Dalai Lama's deep concerns about the Chinese authorities' handling of the situation and also provide suggestions to bring peace to the region.
Since the Chinese leadership has indicated, publicly as well as in briefings given to foreign governments, its position on the continuation of the dialogue, the envoys will raise the issue of moving forward on the process for a mutually satisfactory solution to the Tibetan issue.
Chhime R. Chhoekyapa
Secretary to
His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Press Statement (28 June 2007)
Contact:
Delhi: Kalon Tempa Tsering, Tel: 011 264 74798
Dharamsala: Dr. Nawang Rabgyal, Additional Secretary, DIIR,
Tel: 01892 222510 and 222457
DHARAMSALA, June 28, 2007 - Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari accompanied by Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen along with two senior assistants are leaving for China tomorrow.
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari is the Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen is the Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
The Envoys received their final instructions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama during their audience on June 26, 2007. Kalon Tripa, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, took part in the meeting.
Desang Tsering (Mr.)
Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Press Statement (15 February 2006)
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari, accompanied by Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen and senior aides, arrived in China today for the fifth round of talks on the Tibetan issue.
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari is the Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen is the Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
The Envoys received their final instructions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on 13 February 2006 in Bodh Gaya, where he is on a visit. Kalon Tripa, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, took part in the meeting.
His Holiness is pleased that the present round of talks, which began in 2002, is the longest process of continued interaction that we have had with the leadership in Beijing. For the last four meetings, the envoys have had very candid and serious discussion with their counterparts in the Chinese leadership.
Tenzin Geyche Tethong
Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala
Dated: February 15, 2006
Press Statement (1 July 2005)
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari, accompanied by Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen and three senior assistants, began the first session of the fourth round of their talks with Chinese counterparts at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Berne, Switzerland on June 30, 2005. This is the continuation of the process started in September 2002.
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari is the Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen is the Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Envoys received their final instructions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama on June 23, 2005. Kalon Tripa, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, took part in the meeting.
His Holiness hopes the process will move forward to bring about substantive negotiations on the Tibetan problem.
The idea of periodic meetings at venues outside of China was discussed during the third session of talks in September 2004.
Tenzin Geyche Tethong
Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala
Dated: July 1, 2005
Press Statement (11 September 2004)
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari, accompanied by Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen, along with two senior assistants, will depart for China on September 12, 2004 in continuation of the process started in September 2002 and May-June 2003.
In addition to meetings with Chinese leaders they may visit some Tibetan areas during this trip.
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari is the Special Envoy of His holiness the Dalai Lama and Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen is the Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
The Envoys received their final instructions from His Holiness the Dalai Lama during their audience on September 8. Kalon Tripa, Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, took part in the meeting.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is pleased that his Envoys are making another visit and hopes the process will move forward to bring about substantive negotiations on the Tibet problem.
Tenzin Geyche Tethong
Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamshala
September 11, 2004
Press Release (25 May 2003)
Camp: Tabo, HP, 25 May 2003: Mr Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari, accompanied by Mr. Kelsang Gyatsen, along with two senior assistants, is departing for China today. This is their second trip since they last visited Beijing and some other areas including Lhasa in September 2002.
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari is the Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen is the Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
This visit is a continuation of the process begun in September last year when they sought to re-establish contact with the Chinese leadership.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is very pleased with this development and expresses his desire to move this process forward to substantive negotiation on the Tibet problem.
Tenzin Geyche Tethong
Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
Dharamsala
Contact:
Mr. Thupten Samphel, Secretary
Department of Information and International Relations
Dharamsala
Tel: (01892) 222510/224662
Press Release (9 September 2002)
DHARAMSALA, September 9, 2002 - Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari accompanied by Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen along with two assistants are arriving today in Beijing. During the visit Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari and the team will also visit Lhasa. His Holiness the Dalai Lama is very pleased that the team is able to make such a visit.
Mr. Lodi Gyaltsen Gyari is the Special Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Mr. Kelsang Gyaltsen is the Envoy of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Contacts:
Tenzin Geyche Tethong, Secretary
Tenzin Taklha, Deputy Secretary
Tel: (01892) 21343/21879
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