An official of the EU-China Friendship Group of the European Parliament has highly praised Tibet's overall development during their field trip to the autonomous region this week.

The seven members of the delegation, from countries such as Britain, Romania, Cyprus, Ireland and Estonia, was invited by the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries.

Led by Nirj Deva, chairman of the EU-China Friendship Group, the delegation visited Tibet's Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace, Norbu Lingka Park, Sera Monastery and Tibet University during their three-day stay.