On the invitation of the President and Secretary General of the Association of Former Parliamentarians, Representative Rigzin Genkhang and Europe-based Tibetan Parliamentarian Thupten Wangchen visited the Spanish Parliament on Friday, 10 May 2024, to discuss the critical situation in Tibet. They were joined by Executive Director of ICT, Wangpo Tethong.

The visit underscored the importance of raising awareness about the plight of Tibetans and advocating for their rights on the international stage.

During the discussions, Representative Genkhang outlined the systematic violations of human rights and the ongoing deliberate attempt of the Chinese government to Sinicise Tibetan language, religion and culture. The Representative also highlighted the resilience of the Tibetan people and their commitment to non-violence in the face of adversity, emphasising the need for international support to address the issues, while Parliamentarian Thupten Wangchen and Wangpo Tethong focused on freedom of religion in Tibet and the Tibet issue in Europe in general.

Former members of the Spanish Parliament showed great interest in the Tibetan cause and engaged in a constructive dialogue and expressed their concerns and solidarity with the Tibetan people in their freedom struggle. They acknowledged the importance of raising awareness about the situation in Tibet and pledged to support the initiatives.

Overall, the visit of the Representative to the Spanish Parliament marks a significant milestone laying the foundation for future collaboration.

The event was made possible by the efforts of former Senator Robert Nahar and a good friend of Tibet.

The visit was covered by El Mundo, the second largest printed daily newspaper in Spain. The full article is available here.