French parliament initiates declaration on Sino-Tibetan dialogue
Document Date:
04/12/07
Affected Religions:
Buddhism,
Province:
Tibet
April 12th, 2007
The two Tibet groups of the French parliament have initiated a joint declaration on the dialogue between the Chinese government and the envoys of the Dalai Lama. This declaration, based on the resolution adopted by the European Parliament on 15 February 2007, invites both parties 'to resume and continue the dialogue that allows for pragmatic solutions which respect the territorial integrity of China and fulfill the aspirations of the Tibetan people'. So far, the declaration has been signed by 169 deputies and 73 senators, which can already be considered as a major success.
Furthermore, in an open letter entitled 'How can France help Tibet?' addressed to all candidates of the French presidential election (6 May 2007), the two chairmen of the Tibet groups of Assembly and Senate, respectively Mr Lionnel Luca and Mr Louis de Broissia, are asking the elected candidate for support and to facilitate the negotiations between the government of China and the envoys of the Dalai Lama.
The declaration as well as the open letter can be requested at the communication desk of the French Senate (press contact: Vincent Poux +33 1 42 34 36 08, v.poux@senat.fr).
