Richard Gere thanks President Pavel and Czechia for supporting Tibet

Hollywood actor Richard Gere has expressed gratitude to Czech President Petr Pavel and to the Czech people for their long-standing support of Tibet. In a special video message, Gere also recalled the close friendship between Václav Havel and the Dalai Lama, describing it as an inspiration that continues to connect Czechia with the Tibetan cause. The message was shown at Tuesday's gala Dalai Lama 90, Havel 89 at Prague’s Vinohradské divadlo, celebrating the spiritual and moral legacy of the Dalai Lama and the former Czech president. The event took place under the patronage of President Pavel.