DHARAMSHALA: President of the Central Tibetan Administration Dr Lobsang Sangay today congratulated Khaltmaa Battulga of the Democratic Party for winning Mongolia’s Presidential election.
A former wrestler, Mr Khaltmaa Battulga won 50.6 percent of the total vote, giving him the majority needed to overcome his opponent Mr Miyeegombo Enkhbold of the Mongolian People’s party.
“On behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration, I heartily congratulate Mr Khaltmaa Battulga, the new President-elect of Mongolia,” CTA president said.
“Mongolia and Tibet share a glorious past based on longstanding religious, cultural and historical ties that have benefited each other over the centuries. The role of the Mongol Khans in the reunification of Tibet after the disintegration of Tibetan empire was particularly significant that helped shape the concept of modern Tibetan nationhood,” he said.
“Mongolia’s own history is filled with rich historical notes that had a lasting impact on the whole world. In that regard, I applaud your vision to make Mongolia economically self reliant and rebuild the rich legacy of Mongolian history,” he said.
“I also deeply admire Mongolia for inviting His Holiness the Dalai Lama to the country. The visit reemphaised the deep spiritual bond that Mongolia and the Mongolian people shares with His Holiness the Dalai Lama,” he added.
“On that note, I wish you all the success of your vision, and prosperity and welfare of the Mongolian people under your leadership. I also hope that under your leadership, the historical and deep spiritual bond of Tibet and Mongolia would translate into concrete political support in resolving the dire situation inside Tibet,” he said.
