DHARAMSHALA: Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile congratulated Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on winning the 2016 Nobel Peace prize for his role in the peace accord between the Colombian government and FARC rebels.

“The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, on behalf of Tibetans inside and outside Tibet, wholeheartedly congratulate you on being awarded the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize. The award recognises and acknowledges your untiring efforts towards establishment of a peace process to the long standing struggle of Colombia,” the Speaker said.

“This award is also a tribute to the people of Colombia, the victims of the Colombian civil war and to all the parties who have contributed to the peace process despite the hardships and adversity they faced and still continue to struggle for peace.”

“This award shows that dialogue remains the only way to resolve any disputes or differences in this world. It stands up for the peace strugglers and confirms that peace is the only weapon through which every conflicts can be resolved.”

“We are with your struggle and we pray for you and your people’s ongoing struggle for the peaceful reconciliation process in Colombia,” he remarked.