Tibetan Delegation Attends U.S. Independence 250th Anniversary Celebration Hosted by the U.S. Mission in Geneva

Thinlay Chukki, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama at the Tibet Bureau in Geneva, and Phuntsok Topgyal, UN Advocacy Officer, attended the commemoration marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, hosted by the United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva on 30 June 2026.

The commemorative event brought together ambassadors, senior diplomats, representatives of permanent missions, officials from the United Nations and other international organisations, as well as members of civil society, reflecting the enduring global partnerships and shared democratic ideals celebrated on this historic occasion.

On the sidelines of the celebration, the Tibetan delegation met with Tressa Rae Finerty, Chargé d’Affaires of the United States Mission to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva. They also had the opportunity to engage with representatives of numerous diplomatic missions, international organisations, and civil society groups. These cordial exchanges provided a valuable platform to strengthen existing relationships, foster new connections, and discuss issues of mutual interest, including the promotion of democracy, human rights, freedom, and international cooperation.

The event offered an important occasion for meaningful dialogue and networking among the international diplomatic community, further enhancing the Tibet Bureau’s engagement with key partners and stakeholders in Geneva.

The Bureau du Tibet extends its heartfelt congratulations to the people and Government of the United States on the historic occasion of the nation’s 250th anniversary. It also expresses its sincere appreciation for the United States’ longstanding commitment to the promotion of democracy, human rights, religious freedom, and the peaceful resolution of global challenges, and conveys its best wishes for continued peace, prosperity, and success.