New York — US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya, Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for Democracy and Human Rights Kelly Razzouk, travelled to New York to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet and discussed China's human rights abuses in Tibet and reaffirmed the United States' commitment to promoting the human rights of Tibetans in Tibet.
According to press release of the US Drpartment of State, "On August 21, 2024, Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights and Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues Uzra Zeya traveled to New York City, New York for an audience with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama. Under Secretary Zeya was joined by Special Assistant to the President and National Security Council Senior Director for Democracy and Human Rights Kelly Razzouk."
"During the audience, she conveyed, on behalf of President Biden, best wishes for His Holiness’s good health and reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to advancing the human rights of Tibetans and supporting efforts to preserve their distinct historical, linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage. Under Secretary Zeya welcomed His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s lifelong dedication to promoting nonviolence and compassion," the statement wrote.
"The Under Secretary also took the opportunity to discuss with His Holiness Tibetan cultural preservation, the United States’ ongoing efforts to address human rights abuses inside Tibet, and support for resuming dialogue between the PRC and His Holiness and his representatives," it concluded.
The US special coordinator for Tibetan issues, Uzra Zeya, tweeted on X, "Honored to meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, a global figure for compassion and nonviolence. I conveyed greetings from President of the United State, wishing a smooth recovery and reaffirming the United States' unwavering support for the Tibetan community."
