Sikyong congratulates Sweden’s Prime Minister on the election
Dharamshala: In a letter addressed to the newly elected Swedish Prime Minister HE Ulf Kristersson, Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration congratulated the new Prime Minister on his victory.
Sikyong writes, “Honorable Prime Minister, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, I congratulate you on becoming the new Prime Minister of Sweden. I had a short but memorable first official visit to Sweden this month and was greatly encouraged by it warm welcome. We are grateful for the longstanding support shown to us by your great nation and its people.”
Sikyong expressed his hope for renewed support for the cause of Tibet under the leadership of the new prime minister, adding: “In these challenging times for Tibet and the Tibetan people, continued support under your leadership is essential to bring a definitive end to the oppression of Tibetans in Tibet.” .
As the new prime minister takes office, Sikyong expressed optimism in the new administration’s leadership to provide necessary support to the Tibetan people while continuing to hold the Chinese government accountable for its unabated human rights abuses in Tibet.
He concluded by expressing his warm wishes and sincere gratitude.