Tashi Wangdi () was the representative to the Americas of the

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from April 16, 2005 to 2008. Since 1966 he served the

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, Tibet's

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. He held the position of kalon, or Cabinet Minister, in virtually every major department, including the Department of Religion and Culture, Department of Home, Department of Education, Department of Information and International Relations, Department of Security, and Department of Health. Wangdi studied at Durham University, graduating with a degree in Politics and Sociology in 1973. He was formerly the Dalai Lama's representative to the Indian government in

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. "We are seeking a solution within the framework of the

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for a meaningful autonomy," said Wangdi of his government's status. "Until we are able to achieve that goal, we effectively have a government in exile with a charter —a Constitution. In that charter, His Holiness he Dalai Lamais effectively head of state, and the prime minister is head of government." Interview with Tashi Wangdi, David Shankbone, ''

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Profile at the Office of TibetStatement to the Congressional-Executive Commission on China
on ''The China-Dalai Lama Dialogue: Prospects for Progress'', March 13, 2006 {{DEFAULTSORT:Wangdi, Tashi Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Tibetan people Tibetan politicians Foreign ministers of Tibet Representatives of Offices of Tibet Alumni of St Cuthbert's Society, Durham