BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- China on Tuesday reiterated its resolute opposition to any political contact with the Dalai Lama in whatever form, warning it would harm China's relations with the countries involved.

"We have a persistent, clear and firm position on the issue. Any irresponsible move by any country over this issue would be gross interference in China's internal affairs and would damage China's relations with those nations," Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang told a regular press conference.

His comments came as the Dalai Lama was made an honorary citizen of the Polish capital, Warsaw, and is expected to receive a similar honor from Paris later this month.

Calling the Dalai Lama an exiled political figure who engaged in secessionist activities, Qin said China resolutely opposes the Dalai Lama conducting activities to split the country, and any foreign political figures having contact with him in whatever form.