Sikyong in a meeting with Ambassador Paula Dobriansky.

Washington DC: The month of May commenced with an important meeting between Sikyong Penpa Tsering and Senator Paul Grove. Their exchange focused on the challenges stemming from the suspension of foreign aid and the broader effort to elevate the Tibetan issue within the international policy landscape. Senator Grove provided his perspectives, describing the current geopolitical environment as akin to an earthquake, where all parties are striving to find a stable ground.

In addition to engagements with sitting members of Congress, Sikyong and his delegation have extended their outreach to include congressional staff, particularly in cases where lawmakers were unavailable. This comprehensive approach reflects the delegation’s resolve to make every moment in the United States count toward advancing the Tibetan cause.

As part of this effort, the delegation met with staff from the offices of Senator Todd Young and Senator Pete Ricketts. Both discussions proved productive, with staff expressing keen interest in conditions o...