Foreign Minister voices concern on recent developments in Lhasa

Foreign Minister Maris Riekstins has voiced concern regarding the events of previous days in Lhasa, Tibet, where civilian lives have been lost in the unrest. The Minister urges avoidance of the use of force and the seeking of a solution through peaceful negotiations. Violence in any form cannot serve as a solution and is to be condemned.  

Latvia is of the view that Tibet is a part of the People's Republic of China, and is interested in a constructive dialogue with China on humanitarian issues, including the preservation of the cultural, ethnic, and religious identity of Tibet.

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