Dharamshala: On 3 October 2024, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetan people, wrote a congratulatory letter to extend greetings to Honourable Shigeru Ishiba and the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan on the election victory.
Sikyong wrote, “Japan has consistently shown gracious hospitality to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan people since welcoming His Holiness in 1967, shortly after His arrival in India to exile. Over the years, Japan, a nation where the vast majority hold deep admiration and respect for His Holiness, has hosted His Holiness on multiple occasions”.
Similarly, Sikyong shared the Tibetan people’s admiration towards Japan’s unwavering commitment to championing freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, as well as its advocacy for human rights, particularly in the face of China’s egregious violations and repression in Tibet, East Turkestan, Southern Mongolia and beyond. “Japan’s bold stance against authoritarianism and infringement of freedom sets a true example of global leadership in defending rights and freedom,” Sikyong added.
“It is also a profound source of hope for the Tibetan people in Tibet and in exile that Japan hosts one of the world’s largest parliamentary support groups for Tibet, with over 100 members across party lines.”
In conclusion, the Tibetan political leader expressed his optimism over continued support for Tibet and the Tibetan people under the leadership of Japan’s new Prime Minister.
