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Dalai Lama’s Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Students’ Democracy Movement

June 4, 2009 ・ International Campaign for TibetNews

The Dalai Lama has released a statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Students’ Democracy Movement. The Dalai Lama honoured those who died “in defence of the Chinese people’s constitutional rights, in favour of democracy”. He also expressed his hope that a “policy of openness and realism can lead to greater trust and harmony within China and enhance its international standing as a truly great nation.”

To read the full statement, click here.

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