As Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits India in connection with the 18th BRICS Summit and discussions on Sino-Indian border issues, the Tibetan Youth Congress reiterates that the People’s Republic of China cannot credibly claim global leadership while continuing its occupation of Tibet and repression of the Tibetan people.
As India hosts the summit under the theme, “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” we urge leaders to recognize that genuine regional stability and cooperation cannot be achieved without addressing the unresolved issue of Tibet.
The question of Tibet remains one of decolonization, international peace, and justice. The ongoing Sino-Indian border dispute is a direct consequence of China’s occupation of Tibet, and no lasting solution can be achieved without addressing its root cause.
The Tibetan Youth Congress calls upon the Government of India, democratic nations, and the international community to support the Tibetan people’s inalienable right to self-determination and their aspiration for a Free and Independent Tibet. We further urge world leaders to ensure that human rights, freedom, and justice remain central to all engagement with China.
A Free Tibet is essential not only for the survival of the Tibetan nation and its unique cultural heritage, but also for lasting peace, stability, and security across Asia.