Washington: The US President Barack Obama and the Dalai
Lama will meet at White House on Wednesday. Reports are that the move taken by
both of the leaders is sure to infuriate the Chinese government, as they have
for long termed the exiled spiritual leader as a ‘dangerous separatist.’
“In the morning, the President will meet with His Holiness
the Dalai Lama at the White House,” said the White House authorities. The Dalai
Lama is on a visit of the US now and will meet the President in the Map Room of
the White House. “As a revered figure to Tibetans and people around the world,
His Holiness reminds us of our great responsibility to act to safeguard human
rights, promote equality and protect our environment,” stated Democratic leader
Nancy Pelosi.
Usually the US Presidents meet the Dalai Lama once they pay
a visit to the American capital. Reports are that despite of America’s belief
that Tibet is an integral part of China, every meeting with the Dalai Lama
angers the Chinese Government.
Meanwhile after declaring the meeting, China has lodged
‘diplomatic representations’ with the US over the meeting and said that the
meeting will damage the US-Chinese ties. According to the Foreign Ministry, the
meeting is very likely to send wrong messages to China.
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