LITHUANIA EXPRESSES CONCERN ABOUT THE UNREST IN TIBET
Lithuania and its partners in the European Union express concern about the ongoing reports of unrest in Tibet and convey deepest condolences to the families of the victims.
On 17 March, such a declaration on the unrest in Tibet was issued on behalf of the EU by the Slovenian European Union presidency.
In the declaration, the European Union Member States call all sides to enter into a substantive and constructive dialogue with a view to reach a sustainable solution acceptable to all that would fully respect the Tibetan culture, religion and identity. The Chinese authorities are encouraged to refrain from using force against demonstrators, in accordance with internationally recognised democratic principles.
In the declaration, the European Union stresses the importance it attaches to the right of freedom of expression and peaceful protest. The Chinese government is urged to address the concerns of Tibetans with regard to issues of human rights.
Lithuania and other European Union Member States firmly support peaceful reconciliation between the Chinese authorities and the Dalai Lama and his representatives.
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