U.S. Official Meets Dalai Lama in New York, Reaffirms Support for Tibet

On August 21, 2024, Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya met with His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama in New York. Representing President Biden, Zeya conveyed well wishes and reiterated U.S. support for Tibetan human rights and cultural preservation. She praised the Dalai Lama’s commitment to nonviolence and compassion. The discussion also covered ongoing U.S. efforts to address human rights issues in Tibet and support for renewed dialogue between China and the Dalai Lama's representatives.