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IOC chief in 'silent diplomacy' with China
The president of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge has said he is involved in "silent diplomacy" with China following a violent crackdown on demonstrators calling for Tibetan independence.
- Agencies
- Published: 12:07 March 24, 2008
Athens: The president of the International Olympic Committee Jacques Rogge has said he is involved in “silent diplomacy'' with China following a violent crackdown on demonstrators calling for Tibetan independence.
Rogge told the Associated Press he was concerned by the recent bloodshed ahead of the Beijing Olympics later this year, but re-iterated that the IOC could do no more than join world leaders in calling for a peaceful resolution to the situation.
Rogge was speaking in Ancient Olympia, where the Olympic flame-lighting ceremony was taking place.
He said he would be meeting with Chinese officials throughout the games' preparations, including Chinese premier Wen Jiabao.
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