Китайская Народная Республика
Russian MFA Information and Press Department Commentary Regarding Developments in Tibet Autonomous Region of PRC
Russian has been closely tracking information coming in from China in connection with the latest developments in the Tibet Autonomous Region. We express the hope that the PRC authorities will take all the necessary measures to end illegal actions and secure an early return to normalcy in this autonomous region.
Russia has repeatedly declared that it regards Tibet as an integral part of China, considering resolving relations with the Dalai Lama to be an internal affair of the PRC.
For the time being, the Foreign Ministry recommends Russian citizens refrain from trips, including tourist, to the Tibet Autonomous Region of the PRC.
At the same time we would like to stress that attempts to politicize the conduct of the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in China are unacceptable. Russia is sure that the Chinese side will provide the highest level of organization of the Games, particularly in solving the issues of the security of the athletes and guests of the Olympiad.
March 17, 2008