10. Dec 2009
Denmark slammed over gesture to Beijing
(AFP) Human rights groups around the world have criticised Denmark for a statement about Tibet widely believed to aim at securing Chinese involvement in a climate agreement at the United Nations Climate Summit in Copenhagen (COP15). The diplomatic note to Beijing said "Denmark takes very seriously the Chinese opposition to meetings between members of the Danish Government and the Dalai Lama, and has duly noted Chinese views that such meetings are against the core interest of China, and will handle such issues prudently". It added, "Denmark is fully aware of the importance and sensitivity of Tibet-related issues and attaches great importance to the view of the Chinese government on these issues".