DHARAMSHALA: Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay today congratulated Ms Tsai Ing-Wen, the new President-elect of Taiwan. Ms Tsai Ing-wen, a staunch Tibet supporter and her Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) swept the recent Taiwanese elections defeating the incumbent Kuomintang Nationalist Party in both the presidential and parliamentary elections.

Expressing his earnest greetings to the President-elect, Sikyong wrote: “I, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration, would like to congratulate you and your Democratic Progressive Party’s landslide victory in the recently concluded Taiwanese presidential and parliamentary elections. Your Excellency’s personal victory and your party’s victory are a reflection of the robust democratic institution that is in place in Taiwan and is a source of great inspiration for the Tibetan people.”

“Your commitment, visions and willingness to serve the people of Taiwan have won the trust of the majority. As you embark upon the responsibility of the first female president of Taiwan, I wish you all the luck and success in your endeavors,” he said.

“Moreover, as a longstanding friend of the Tibetan people, you have repeatedly expressed your concern at the deteriorating situation inside Tibet under Chinese rule for which we are truly grateful. We hope you will continue your pivotal support to peacefully resolve the Tibet issue as the President of Taiwan,” Sikyong added.