CTA Strengthens Global Advocacy: Engages Key Australian Leaders on Urgent Tibetan Issues

A parliamentary delegation from the Central Tibetan Administration has intensified its global advocacy by engaging with key Australian figures to discuss Tibet's urgent situation. The delegation's meetings aimed to bolster international support for Tibetan issues, culminating in a 12-point appeal letter and high-level dialogues with Australian lawmakers.

A parliamentary delegation from the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has ramped up its global advocacy efforts, meeting with key Australian figures to address the pressing situation in Tibet. The delegation, composed of parliamentarians Khenpo Jamphal Tenzin, Tsering Dolma, Choedak Gyatso, and Tenzin Phuntsok Doring, engaged in strategic discussions to strengthen international support for Tibetan issues, the Central Tibetan Administration reported.

The delegation's first meeting was with Zoe Bedford, Executive Officer of the Australia Tibet Council, at the Tibet Information Office. Bedford provided an in-depth overview of Australia's democratic systems, laying a foundation for subsequent discussions. Following this, CTA representatives held a productive session with Bryce Wakefield, Executive Director of the Australian Institute of International Affairs.

The focus of these meetings was the critical situation in Tibet, highlighting the necessity for increased global awareness and intervention. A significant moment was the delegation's interaction with the Australian All-Party Parliamentary Group for Tibet, where CTA presented a 12-point appeal letter detailing Tibet's severe challenges and seeking continued support from Australian lawmakers. The meeting included prominent figures such as Senator Deborah O'Neill, MP Susan Templeman, and Former Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack, who expressed their commitment to advocating for Tibetan rights.

To honour the visiting delegation, a dinner was hosted at the Australian Parliament. Notable attendees included Federal MP Sharon Clayton, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Senator Jordon Steele-John. The CTA delegation was accompanied by Representative Karma Singey, Chinese liaison officer Dawa Sangmo, and Secretary Lhawang Gyalpo of the Tibet Information Office, as well as Zoe Bedford from the Australia Tibet Council and Thupten from the Canberra Tibetan Community.

The CTA's visit to Australia is part of their ongoing campaign to garner international support for the Tibetan cause and highlight the challenges Tibetans face under Chinese rule. Tibet has been a concern since its takeover by China in the 1950s due to PRC's policies of political repression, cultural suppression, and environmental exploitation. The CTA continues to call for peaceful dialogue between China and Tibetan representatives to resolve these longstanding issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)