US Senators Jeff Merkley and Jim Risch introduce the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act (AFTA) in Senate
Dharamshala — US Senators Jeff Merkley and Jim Risch introduce the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act (AFTA) in Senate, on Wednesday. The AFTA would recognise the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) as the legitimate representative of the Tibetan people, Support the Tibetan people’s right to self-determination, Affirm that resolving the Tibet-China dispute is a U.S. strategic interest and urge the People’s Republic of China (PRC) to address Tibetan aspirations for their distinct identity; Name the Gaden Phodrang Trust the sole authority to recognise Dalai Lamas, ensuring U.S. support endures beyond the 14th Dalai Lama.