Dharamshala: On 26 December 2024, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people, extended his heartfelt congratulations to Hiroshi Yamada on his appointment as the General Secretary of the Japan Parliamentarians Support Group for Tibet.

Sikyong expressed his gratitude for Yamada’s longstanding parliamentary interventions and advocacy for Tibet, noting, “Your consistent support through parliamentary initiatives and your dedication to the Tibetan cause have been deeply valued and inspiring. Your appointment as General Secretary brings great optimism to our struggle, especially during these critical times when robust parliamentary backing for Tibet is of utmost importance.”

Highlighting the significance of Yamada’s leadership, Sikyong underscored the importance of the upcoming World Parliamentarian Convention on Tibet, scheduled to take place in June 2025 in Japan. He expressed confidence in Yamada’s role in ensuring the success of this vital platform to strengthen global advocacy for Tibet.

In his congratulatory message, Sikyong also reaffirmed his trust in the Japan Parliamentarians Support Group for Tibet, under Yamada’s guidance, to remain a steadfast voice for Tibet in Japan and beyond.