Desmond Tutu Advocates Freedom for Tibet

In New Delhi on January 31,2007

Desmond Tutu, Nobel laureate, caught the Indian leadership unaware by strongly advocating independence for Tibet soon after receiving the coveted Gandhi Peace Prize. Tutu said "We thank you for giving refuge to one of greatest human beings Dalai Lama (Tibetan spiritual leader) and pray that your help bring about freedom of his Tibet."

Keeping in mind the sensitivity of ties between India and China, PMO sources were quick to point out that India recognised only one China and termed the remarks by Tutu as his personal views.

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