US reaffirmed support for Tibetans` choice of religious leader  

RELIGIONS NEWS AGENCY (REDNA) – The United States reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the preservation of Tibetans’ distinct cultural, linguistic, and religious heritage, including through the ability to select and venerate their religious leaders without interference.”

As the Tibet Post reported Antony Blinken, Secretary of US Department of State extends his best wishes for Losar, the Tibetan New Year of 2150.

He said:” I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year.

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of the US Department of State, and Uzra Zeya, US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues and Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, extended greetings on the occasion of Losar, the Tibetan New Year of 2150, on February 21, 2023, and reaffirmed the US commitment to support the preservation of Tibetans’ distinct cultural, linguistic, and religious heritage and to hold the PRC accountable for its human rights violations in Tibet.

While Secretary Blinken wishes losar, the Tibetan New Year of 2150, on February 21, 2023 and says, “I extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating Losar, the Tibetan New Year.

On this first day of the Year of the Water Hare, we celebrate the perseverance, compassion, and strength of Tibetans across the globe, including the over 26,000 members of the Tibetan diaspora in the United States.”

“The United States reaffirms our commitment to supporting the preservation of Tibetans’ distinct cultural, linguistic, and religious heritage, including through the ability to select and venerate their religious leaders without interference,” the Secretary added.

“I wish our Tibetan friends, and all others across the Himalayan region celebrating Losar, peace and prosperity in the new year. Losar Tashi Delek and Happy New Year to all who are celebrating,” Secretary Blinken concluded.