May 20, 2024

Uzra Zeya is tasked with promoting human rights and fundamental freedoms of Tibetans, including their freedom of religion, and supporting efforts to preserve their linguistic, cultural and religious heritage.

New Delhi: The United States special coordinator for Tibetan issues, Uzra Zeya, is expected to travel to India and meet the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala next month – the first major contact between the two sides under the Biden administration.

Zeya, the under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy and human rights, was appointed the special coordinator for Tibetan issues last December. She is expected to be in Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh for meetings with the Dalai Lamai and leaders of the Tibetan government-in-exile during May 18-19, people familiar with the matter said.

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