Huy: The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), held a meeting of the Representatives of the Offices of Tibet at Kagyu Centre Yeunten Ling in Huy, Belgium, from 27 to 28 February 2024, followed by a day-long diplomacy training on 29 February.

Chaired by Kalon Norzin Dolma, the two-day meeting was attended by 11 Representatives, the Coordinator of the Bureau du Tibet in Paris, and a Buddhist Philosophy teacher from the Office of Tibet – Pretoria, along with Additional Secretaries and an accountant from the DIIR.

DIIR Secretary Karma Choeying introduced agendas of the meeting to the participants and updated on the status of resolutions adopted during the previous meeting.

During the meeting’s inaugural, Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the DIIR gave a keynote speech outlining the major undertakings of the CTA, particularly the resolution of the Tibet-China conflict through the restoration of peaceful dialogue per the Middle Way Approach policy. Speaking to the Representatives, DIIR Kalon emphasised that it is imperative to push for human rights violations and the persecution of Tibetan religion and culture inside Tibet in order to gain the support of foreign dignitaries while applauding their efforts that have so far worked well. The Kalon implored Representatives to continue their efforts, which have led to the passing of resolutions, the release of declarations by many parliaments in support of the Tibetan cause, and the Sikyong and Kalon’s meetings with numerous notable members during their overseas visits in the respective countries.

On 25 February, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Kalon Norzin Dolma, and Secretary Karma Choeying held a brief meeting in Brussels with Representatives from the Offices of Tibet to discuss CTA’s key undertakings.