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flag U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated Tibetans on Losar and named Riley M. Barnes as new Tibet envoy, reaffirming U.S. support for Tibetan rights amid tensions with China.

flag U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended Losar greetings for the Tibetan New Year, marking the start of the Fire Horse Year, and announced the appointment of Riley M. Barnes as the new U.S. Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues. flag Rubio reaffirmed U.S. support for Tibetan cultural, religious, and linguistic rights, while Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration highlighted ongoing challenges in Tibet, including restrictions on expression and efforts to suppress Tibetan identity. flag The three-day festival, observed globally, includes religious rituals, family gatherings, and public celebrations, symbolizing resilience and unity among Tibetans. flag The U.S. move comes amid continued diplomatic sensitivities with China, which views Tibet as an internal matter.

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