Dalai Lama welcomes China's offer for talks with his envoy

[April 26, 2008]  DHARMSALA, India (AP) -- The Dalai Lama is welcoming China's offer to meet his envoy, but he wants serious talks to reduce resentment about Chinese rule in Tibet.

The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader says he has yet to receive detailed information about the offer, but that talks would be good.

He said the two sides need to explore the root of the problems that have sparked unrest in the Himalayan region and seek solutions through talks. He was speaking to reporters on Saturday after his return from a two-week visit to the United States.

[Associated Press]

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