MFA said it's in the interest of the entire region that a long term solution be found between China and Tibet.

"No one, least of all the Tibetan people, gains from the continuation of tensions and protests and the attempts to link the Tibetan issue with the Beijing Olympic games."


MFA welcomes the decision of the Chinese Government to begin contact and consultations with the Dalai Lama's representative. It said it in the interest of the entire region that a long term solution be found between China and Tibet.

In respond to media queries on the decision of the Chinese Government to begin contatc and consulatations with Dalai Lamas represenatives, MFA spokeman said, It is in the interest of the entire region that a long term solution be found that will respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and maintain law and order, while allowing the Tibetan people the maximum possible cultural and religious space.