On June 9, 2026, at 5:30 PM, the President of the Tibetan Youth Congress, together with the Presidents of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress chapters of New York–New Jersey and Minnesota, as well as former TYC member Yeshi Tenzin la, held a meeting with Mr. Salih Hudayar, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Security of the East Turkistan Government-in-Exile, at its office in Washington, D.C.
During the meeting, both sides engaged in discussions on strengthening relations and enhancing cooperation between the Tibetan Youth Congress and the East Turkistan movement. The discussions focused on expanding collaboration, fostering mutual support, raising international awareness of the challenges faced by the Tibetan and Uyghur peoples, and coordinating advocacy efforts concerning human rights, freedom, and the right to self-determination.
The meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both parties to maintaining continued dialogue and cooperation in pursuit of their respective aspirations for a free and independent Tibet and East Turkistan.
