Dharamshala: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration today wrote to the newly elected Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, Italy’s first female Prime Minster, congratulating her on her sweeping victory.
Sikyong writes, “On behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, I congratulate you on becoming the new prime minister of Italy. I had a memorable first official visit to Italy last year and was greatly touched by the warm reception. Italy is a second home to a growing community of Tibetan people who have always found a great sense of empathy and support from the nation and its people”.
Sikyong extended his gratitude to the longstanding support of Intergroup Parliamentary and the support from the Italian people in general for Tibet and the Tibetan people. He also added his optimism for continued friendship and support under the leadership of the new PM Meloni while wishing her the best as she assumes the responsibilities of the high office.