On July 27, Czech President Petr Pavel visited India and met with the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to congratulate him on his 90th birthday.
In response, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated at a press conference on August 12 that Pavel disregarded China’s repeated protests and strong opposition by meeting the Dalai Lama in India. Lin said this action seriously violates the political commitment the Czech government made to China, undermines China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and therefore China will sever all contacts with Pavel.
The Czech Presidential Office responded on X, saying: “The President’s meeting with the Dalai Lama was entirely private in nature. At present, there is no direct communication between the Czech Republic and China at the presidential level, so this move has not changed the current situation.”
Source: Creaders.net, August 12, 2025
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