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Tibet: Human Rights

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 6892

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how he plans to respond to Chinese government interference in Tibetan religious practices; and what diplomatic steps he plans to take to tackle human rights issues in Tibet.

Answered by Catherine West

This Government stands firm on human rights, including China's repression of the people of Tibet. We will champion freedom of religion or belief for all abroad, and work to uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief through the UN, G7 and other multilateral fora, and through bilateral engagement.

The Foreign Secretary raised human rights in his first meeting with China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on 26 July.

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