DHARAMSHALA: The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile today expressed their heartfelt condolences to Jacob Zuma, President of South Africa and Mrs. Graca Mandela, wife of Nelson Mandela at Nelson Mandela’s demise on Thursday.

“We are deeply saddened at the demise of Mr. Nelson Mandela. He was not only a great leader of the people of South Africa but an iconic International figure of inspiration for peace, equality, justice and democracy,” said Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, deputy speaker of Tibetan Parliament today.

“For the struggling people of Tibet, Mr. Mandela will always remain a guiding light and a warm friend to our leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama- both Nobel Peace Laureates,” he added.

“We share with the people of your country the great grief of this irreparable loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” he said.