By Tenzin Dharpo
DHARAMSHALA, Sept 8: The Tibetan leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama today inaugurated the seventh Tibet Support Group meeting in Brussels, Belgiumwhere 250 delegates from over 50 countries have congregated for the 3 day meet. European Parliamentarian and President of TSG Thomas Mann and the Tibetan Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay were also in attendance.
The Tibetan leader currently on an 18 day Europe tour expressed gratitude to all the supporters and urged the congregation to “make contribution and effort” for Tibet’s cause. Speaking especially to Chinese supporters, he said, “My Han brothers and sisters’ support for Tibet is very much required. Those who support us and the Middle Way Approach, please share with others the truth about the matter.”
His Holiness added that the resolution of Tibet issue can pave way for a more peaceful world. “Tibet issue is not just a political matter, I feel preservation of Tibet’s rich culture and heritage which is relevant to the 21st century. In order to think more peaceful, more compassionate world, the Tibetan knowledge and culture is something very relevant.”
On the Chinese government’s policy on Tibet, the Nobel laureate said, “Real Harmony is very much related with trust but (China) present policy is (based) on fear, so fear and trust cannot go together.”
A day earlier at the dinner reception, Tibetan Prime Minister Lobsang Sangay welcomed the delegates on the CTA’s behalf. Dr. Sangay said, “To see all our friends, old and new, in one room gives us a great sense of solidarity and a renewed hope for the cause of Tibet and the Tibetan people. In the next few days, there will be newer energy and dynamism in the Tibetan movement. Our brainstorming and the strategies that we formulate will infuse new ideas into the Tibetan movement. It will also send a strong message to China that Tibetans are not alone and that the Tibet issue has to be resolved soon”.
The TSG meeting is a forum for supporters from around the globe for the Tibetan issue. The meeting will go on until Sept 19 in Brussels, Belgium.
