China upset over PM Modi-Dalai talks, India rejects Beijing – Times of India

New Delhi: It is India’s consistent policy to treat Dalai Lama As an honored guest in the country and as a respected religious leader who has a large number of followers, the government said in response to China’s publicly expressed reservations PM Narendra ModiConversation with the Dalai Lama on his birthday. Modi had spoken to the spiritual guru on Wednesday for the second time since he became the prime minister in 2014.
“His Holiness is granted all due courtesy and freedom to conduct his religious and spiritual activities in India. His Holiness’s birthday is celebrated by many of his followers in India and abroad. His Holiness is honored by the Honorable Prime Minister on his 87th birth anniversary. Birthday greetings on birthday should be seen in this holistic context,” the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson said. Arindam Bagchi,
When asked about PM and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s birthday wishes for the Dalai Lama, the Chinese Foreign Ministry had said that the Indian side should also “fully recognize the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama, We must abide by our commitment to China. On issues related to Tibet, be careful in words and actions, and stop using Tibet-related issues to interfere in China’s internal affairs.
The spokesperson called on the US to fully recognize the importance and sensitivity of issues relating to Tibet, “sincerely respect China’s core interests, recognize the anti-China separatist nature of the Dalai bloc, and adhere to US commitments on issues relating to Tibet”. also requested. And any contact with the Dalai Lama should be avoided.”
While China had earlier objected to reports that India may host the G20 meeting in J&K or Ladakh In the race for the summit next year, foreign Ministry There is no need to speculate about the venue at this stage, he added. “India will assume the presidency of the G20 from December 2022. In addition to the summit next year, a large number of G20 events will be held at various levels across the country during our presidency. There is no need to speculate at this stage,” said Bagchi.