Auckland: Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has arrived at the international airport in Auckland to begin his maiden official engagements in the Pacific island country on 14 June 2023.
Upon his arrival, the head of CTA was cordially welcomed by Representative Karma Singey, Tibet Information Office-Canberra; President Wangdue Tsering and executive members of the New Zealand Tibetan Association; members of the Chinese-Tibetan Friendship Association; and Tibetan settlers.
Sikyong is set to meet and address the Tibetan community and Tibet Support Groups on the following day as part of his official engagements. He will also interview with Radio New Zealand, the country’s public broadcaster, followed by an interview with a daily newspaper, the New Zealand Herald.