The US State Department appointed a high-ranking official as its special coordinator for Tibetan issues on Monday, as Washington seeks to restart long-stalled talks between Beijing and the Dalai Lama and gain US diplomats greater access to the region.
Naming Uzra Zeya – the under secretary of state for civilian security, democracy and human rights – the Tibetan coordinator signalled US President Joe Biden’s commitment to advancing the human rights of Tibetans and addressing environmental challenges facing the Tibetan plateau, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said.
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