Panel discussion about Middle Way Approach policy with Mr. Sonam Norbu Dagpo, Internationals Secretary of the Dept. of Information and International Relations, Central Tibetan Administration. Mr. Sonam Norbu Dagpo explains the origin of the middle way approach, the official policy of the CTA to address the issue of Tibet. Mr. Norbu also explains major aspects in the development of the policy and also the support of the international community to this policy which tries to address the concern of both the Tibetan ans Chinese people.
The Tibetan people do not accept the present status of Tibet under the People’s Republic of China. At the same time, they do not seek independence for Tibet, which is a historical fact. Treading a middle path in between these two lies the policy and means to achieve a genuine autonomy for all Tibetans living in the three traditional provinces of Tibet within the framework of the People’s Republic of China. This is called the Middle-Way Approach, a non-partisan and moderate position that safeguards the vital interests of all concerned parties-for Tibetans: the protection and preservation of their culture, religion and national identity; for the Chinese: the security and territorial integrity of the motherland; and for neighbours and other third parties: peaceful borders and international relations.