United States Greets Dalai Lama on 90th Birthday, Reaffirms Support for Tibetan Rights

On July 5, 2025, the United States extended its warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama

United States Greets Dalai Lama on 90th Birthday, Reaffirms Support for Tibetan Rights

Washington D.C. – On July 5, 2025, the United States extended its warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama as he celebrated his 90th birthday. In a press statement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the Dalai Lama's enduring influence as a beacon of unity, peace, and compassion worldwide.

Secretary Rubio reiterated the United States' steadfast commitment to upholding the human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Tibetan people. The statement underscored U.S. support for initiatives aimed at preserving Tibet's unique linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage. This includes the crucial right of Tibetans to freely choose and venerate their religious leaders without external interference.