Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation, and religious freedom in high-level US meetings before Geneva visit

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Washington DC [US] February 9 (ANI): Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve Tibet Act of 2024, according to a report by the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).

The next day, Sikyong met with the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission, bringing his official visit to the United States to a close. During the visit, Sikyong carried out a series of high-level engagements aimed at strengthening international awareness and backing for the Tibetan cause. He held in-depth discussions with leading think tanks on the increasing challenge posed by disinformation spread by the People’s Republic of China. He also took part in the International Religious Freedom Conference and a fireside chat at the Atlantic Council, both key platforms where he shared perspectives on Tibetan demo...

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