President-elect Donald Trump should meet the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, Dalai Lama to promote peace between Tibet and China, suggested a top Republican Congressman.

Congressman Jim Sensenbrenner said in a letter to Mr. Trump, that, “As you meet with various world leaders in preparation for assuming your role as President, I would like to take the opportunity to suggest that you meet with His Holiness the Dalai Lama.”

Mr. Trump and his Vice President-elect Mike Pence have spoken to over 50 world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after being elected as the 45th President of the United States on November 8.

“Tibetans have the right to preserve their culture, heritage, language, and religion. Over the years, the Tibetan people have undergone a constant struggle to free themselves from the Chinese government and to preserve these basic freedoms,” Mr. Sensenbrenner said.

The Congressman wrote in the letter, “The People’s Republic of China continues to refuse to acknowledge the autonomy of the Tibetan people, and have cracked down on protests and demonstrations by Tibetans.”

“Throughout the course of the last half-century, America has had a strong and stable relationship with the people and government of Tibet. I hope you will continue this strong relationship with Tibet, as well as promote peace between Tibet and the People’s Republic of China,” he said.

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