Tibet Bureau (Geneva)

The Tibet Bureau in Geneva is the official representation of the 14th Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government in Exile for Central and Eastern Europe. It was established with approval of the Swiss Federal Government in 1964.[1]

The Bureau is responsible for preparing the visits of the Dalai Lama and officials of the government-in-exile, supporting Tibetan culture, religion and language, supporting Tibetan citizens living in Europe, and promoting the cause of Tibet internationally.[1]

The Bureau is headed by a Representative (Ambassador), who is assisted by an Under-Secretary.[2]

List of Representatives

References

  1. 1 2 "The Tibet Bureau in Geneva". Tibetan Community in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Retrieved 2011-05-17.
  2. "Mitarbeiter". The Tibet Bureau in Geneva. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
  3. "Dalai Lama's Geneva Representative Attends International Meet". Phayul. September 10, 2008. Retrieved 2011-05-17.

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