A Tibetan delegation of the Chinese National People's Congress (NPC) met with Dagmara Beitnere-Le Galla, deputy speaker of the Saeima, or parliament of Latvia here on December 16.

The delegation was led by Norbu Dondrup, member of the Tibet Autonomous Regional People's Congress and vice chairman of the regional government.

Noting that this year marks the 60th anniversary of Tibet's democratic reform, Norbu Dondrup said that under the leadership of the Communist Party of China and with tremendous efforts of the people of all ethnic groups in Tibet, Tibet has made a historic leap from backwardness to progress, from poverty to prosperity and from being closed to openness.

He said that currently, Tibet is harmonious and stable, and enjoys rapid economic development. Tibetans all enjoy basic public services, and the environment has been effectively protected.

Freedom of religious belief has been fully respected, and all ethnic groups in Tibet have a strongest ever feeling of happiness, fulfillment and security, he added.

Norbu Dondrup welcomed Latvians to visit Tibet and witness its development and changes, so that they can have a better knowledge of the real situation in Tibet and treat Tibet-related issues in an objective and fair way.

Beitnere-Le Galla said that Latvia will, as always, adhere to the one-China policy, continue to strengthen exchanges between the legislatures of the two countries, and expand practical cooperation under such frameworks as the Belt and Road Initiative and "17+1" cooperation, so as to further promote Latvia-China relations.

During its stay in Latvia, the delegation also met separately with Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Latvian parliament Rihards Kols, and Vjaceslavs Dombrovskis, chairman of the parliament's group for promoting cooperation with China.

The delegation also held discussions with Latvian scholars and representatives of overseas Chinese.