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Webcast of the press conference by the Envoys
of
H. H. the Dalai Lama
Dharamsala, India - 2 February 2010
Photos of the 9th round of dialogue
between Envoys of H. H. the Dalai Lama and
representatives of the Chinese Government
DÉCLARATION DE L’ÉMISSAIRE DE SA SAINTETÉ LE DALAÏ-LAMA,
KASUR LODI GYARI, CHEF DE LA DÉLÉGATION ENVOYÉE EN CHINE EN
JANVIER 2010
L’émissaire Kelsang Gyaltsen et moi-même, accompagnés de deux
membres de notre Task Force, Tenzin P. Atisha et Bhuchung K.
Tsering, ainsi que Jigmey Passang du secrétariat de Task Force,
nous sommes rendus en Chine entre le 26 et le 31 janvier 2010,
pour une neuvième série de pourparlers avec les représentants
des autorités chinoises. Ces discussions ont eu lieu après une
interruption de 15 mois. Nous sommes retournés à Dharamsala le
1er février 2010 et avons dressé notre rapport officiel à Sa
Sainteté le Dalaï-Lama, au Premier ministre (Kalon Tripa)
Samdhong Rinpoche, ainsi qu’au Président et à la Vice-présidente
du Parlement tibétain en exil.
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STATEMENT BY SPECIAL ENVOY OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA,
KASUR LODI GYARI
HEAD OF THE DELEGATION WHICH VISITED CHINA IN JANUARY 2010
Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen and I, accompanied by two members of
our Task Force, Tenzin P. Atisha and Bhuchung K. Tsering, and
Jigmey Passang from the Task Force Secretariat, visited China
from January 26 to 31, 2010, for the ninth round of discussions
with representatives of the Chinese leadership. This round was
held after a gap of 15 months. We returned to Dharamsala on
February 1, 2010 and have formally reported today to His
Holiness the Dalai Lama, Kalon Tripa Samdhong Rinpoche, as well
as the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.
In Beijing, we had a session with Mr. Du Qinglin, Vice
Chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative
Conference as well as Minister of the Central United Front Work
Department, on January 30. We had a day-long discussion with
Executive Vice Minister Zhu Weiqun and Vice Minister Sithar on
January 31, 2010. Mr. Nyima Tsering, a Vice Chairman of the
Tibet Autonomous Region People’s Congress, also participated in
these meetings.
We first arrived in Changsha, capital of Hunan Province, on
January 26, 2010. Before beginning our programmes there, we
formally presented to the Central United Front Work Department,
a Note relating to the Memorandum on Genuine Autonomy for All
Tibetans that we had given during the previous eighth round of
dialogue in November 2008. The Note contained seven points that
addressed the fundamental issues raised by the Chinese
leadership during the eighth round and some constructive
suggestions for a way forward in the dialogue process. The seven
points include respecting sovereignty and territorial integrity
of the PRC, respecting the Constitution of the PRC, respecting
the “Three Adherences,” respecting the hierarchy and authority
of the Chinese Central Government, Concerns raised by the
Central Government on specific competencies referred to the
Memorandum, recognising the core issue, and offering His
Holiness the Dalai Lama’s cooperation for a mutually beneficial
solution.
The Note made clear that His Holiness the Dalai Lama and
other members of the exiled leadership have no personal demands
to make. His Holiness’ concern is with the rights and welfare of
the Tibetan people. Therefore, the fundamental issue that needs
to be resolved is the faithful implementation of genuine
autonomy that will enable the Tibetan people to govern
themselves in accordance with their own genius and needs.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama speaks on behalf of the Tibetan
people, with whom he has a deep and historical relationship and
one based on full trust. It cannot be disputed that His Holiness
legitimately represents the Tibetan people, and he is certainly
viewed as their true representative and spokesperson by them. It
is indeed only by means of dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai
Lama that the Tibetan issue can be resolved. The recognition of
this reality is important.
We emphasised the point that His Holiness’ engagement for the
cause of Tibet is not for the purpose of claiming certain
personal rights or political position for himself, nor
attempting to stake claims for the Tibetan Administration in
Exile.
We called upon the Chinese side to stop the baseless
accusations against His Holiness and labeling him a separatist.
Instead, we urge the Chinese leadership to work with him to find
a mutually acceptable solution to the Tibetan problem based on
the Memorandum. This will ensure stability, unity and the
development of a harmonious society.
The Chinese side laid out “Four Not to Indulge In” points to
outline their position. They also provided us with a detailed
briefing on recent developments relating to Tibet, particularly
on the important Fifth Tibet Work Forum. They said the Forum
decided to further improve the livelihood of Tibetans in the
Tibet Autonomous Region and all Tibetan areas, specifically in
public services, such as education, medical services, and
environmental protection. Based on the initial reports that we
had of the Forum, we welcomed the issues it has taken up to
improve the lives of the Tibetan people specially in rural areas.
We welcome the fact that the Fifth Tibet Work Forum has looked
into the issues of development in all Tibetan areas – The Tibet
Autonomous Region as well as other Tibetan areas. It is our
strong belief that all the Tibetan areas must be under a uniform
policy and a single administration. If we take away the
political slogans, many of the issues that have been prioritised
by the Forum are similar to the basic needs of the Tibetan
people outlined in our Memorandum.
A major difference between the two sides is the conflicting
perspectives on the current situation inside Tibet. So, in order
to have a common understanding of the real situation, we
suggested a common effort to study the actual reality on the
ground, in the spirit of seeking truth from facts. This will
help both the sides to move beyond each others’ contentions.
In the coming days we will be studying the issues raised by
our counterparts, including the proceedings of the Fifth Tibet
Work Forum and the “Four Not to Indulge In” points. As we had
urged during our meeting, it is my sincere hope that the Chinese
leadership will also seriously reflect on the issues raised by
us. Since His Holiness the Dalai Lama has consistently made his
position clear on the future of Tibet within the framework of
the People’s Republic of China, given political will on the
Chinese leadership’s side we do not see any reason why we cannot
find a common ground on these issues. We would like to reiterate
His Holiness’s continued willingness to work with the Chinese
Central Government in this so that the Tibetan people can regain
their pride and dignity and the People’s Republic of China’s
stability and unity are ensured.
We thank our hosts, the Hunan United Front, Beijing United
Front, and the Central United Front Work Department, for their
hospitality during this visit.
February 2, 2010
Dharamsala
UK's Statement: Representatives of Dalai Lama
meeting Chinese authorities
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&id=21623874#
25 Jan 2010
Foreign Office Minister Ivan Lewis welcomes the news that
representatives of the Dalai Lama would meet the Chinese
authorities.
On hearing that representatives of the Dalai Lama would meet
the Chinese authorities on 26 January 2010, Foreign Office
Minister Ivan Lewis said:
‘I welcome the announcement of the resumption of dialogue
between the Chinese authorities and representatives of the Dalai
Lama. I urge both sides to enter these talks in good faith and
to make progress towards meaningful autonomy for Tibet. Peaceful
dialogue between the Chinese government and the Dalai Lama’s
representatives is the only way to bring about a lasting and
peaceful solution to the problems in Tibet. I made this clear
during my own visit to Tibet and Beijing last year.’
Denmark's Statement on the dialogue process
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark
http://www.um.dk/nr/exeres/71f2228a-3d5a-433d-a984-5174cf3c4a67
(Unofficial translation)
DIALOGUE BETWEEN TIBET AND CHINA
In connection with the resumption of negotiations between
representatives of the Dalai Lama and China, the Foreign
Minister Per Stig Møller states:
“I am very satisfied that the negotiations between
representatives of the Dalai Lama and China have now been
resumed after a 15 months break. I therefore again call on both
parties to engage themselves constructively in the negotitions
and hope that the dialogue will be carried through to a result
which ensures that Tibetans attain genuine self-rule, with
cultural and religious freedom and respect for human rights
within the framework of the Chinese constitution. Dialogue is
the only way forward to a peaceful solution to the question of
Tibet.”
DIALOG MELLEM TIBET OG KINA
I forbindelse med genoptagelsen af forhandlinger mellem
repræsentanter for Dalai Lama og Kina udtaler udenrigsminister
Per Stig Møller:
”Jeg er meget tilfreds med at forhandlingerne mellem
repræsentanter for Dalai Lama og Kina nu er blevet genoptaget
efter 15 måneders pause. Jeg opfordrer derfor igen begge parter
til at engagere sig konstruktivt i forhandlinger og håber at
dialogen føres igennem til et resultat, der sikrer at
tibetanerne opnår reelt selvstyre med kulturel og religiøs
frihed og respekt for menneskerettighederne inden for rammerne
af den kinesiske forfatning. Dialog er den eneste vej frem til
en fredelig løsning på Tibet-spørgsmålet.”
Press Statement: His Holiness the Dalai Lama's
Envoys leave for China for the 9th round of dialogue
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s Special Envoy Lodi
G. Gyari and Envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen will arrive in China
tomorrow for discussions with the representatives of the Chinese
leadership. This is the ninth round of dialogue. The Envoys are
visiting China after a gap of 15 months in the process that
began in 2002.
They will be accompanied by
senior assistants Tenzin P. Atisha, Bhuchung K. Tsering, both
members of Tibetan Task Force on Negotiations, and Jigmey
Passang from the Secretariat of the Tibetan Task Force.
At a two day meeting of the
Tibetan Task Force in Dharamsala chaired by Kalon Tripa, Prof.
Samdhong Rinpoche, the Tibetan delegation finalised their
preparations for the discussions in Beijing. On January 22, 2010
the Kalon Tripa and the two Envoys briefed His Holiness the
Dalai Lama and sought his guidance.
The delegation is expected to
return to India at the beginning of next month.
Chhime R. Chhoekyapa
Secretary to His Holiness the Dalai Lama
His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Zurich in 2010
His Holiness the Dalai Lama will visit Zurich in
April 2010 at the invitation of the Mind & Life International:
Mind and Life XX Conference
Altruism and Compassion in Economic Systems:
A Dialogue between Economics,
Neurosciences and Contemplative Sciences
April 9 - 11, 2010, Kongresshaus, Zurich
Switzerland
The ongoing global financial crisis shows
clearly just how vulnerable economic systems are to human
behavior, particularly to corruption and greed. This strongly
suggests that other qualities, such as empathy, pro-social
motivation, altruism and compassion may play an essential role
in our increasingly competitive global economic system. [
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Public Talk by His Holiness the Dalai
Lama
Universal Responsibility and Economics
April 11, 2010, Hallenstadion, Zurich
Switzerland
In this public talk, His Holiness the Dalai Lama
will investigate how important personal and universal
responsibilities are in economic systems. Can we develop an
economic system as well as cultivate our lives in ways that
reward altruism and compassion in order to solve actual problems
in the areas of poverty and environment?
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