Sikyong Penpa Tsering thanking the government of the U.S. for approving the “Resolve Tibet Act” when addressing the media in Sumdho.

Leh, Ladakh: Beginning with the good news of a historic landmark of the “Resolve Tibet Act” been signed into law by the President of the United States, Sikyong Penpa Tsering commenced his official engagements, including visits to project sites and addressing the general Tibetan public, in Jangthang Sumdho.

In his keynote speech, Sikyong delivered the enlightening news of the successful translation of the Tibet bill into law in the U.S. when addressing the public of Sumdho Tibetan settlement. Sikyong said, “I am rejoiced to hear that President Joe Biden has signed the Resolve Tibet Act into law. On the final day of my Jangthang tour, overlooking Tibet across the border, this news fills me with renewed hope. Heartfelt thanks to U.S. President Joe Biden for this significant step forward in solidifying the U.S.’s stance on Tibet’s historical status and its commitment to a lasting, negotiated solution to the Tibet-China conflict through nonviolent means based on international law.”

Sikyong added, “I also wish to reiterate our gratitude to the US Congress and our friends in Congress. Please accept heartfelt prayers of gratitude from the Tibetan people, especially those inside occupied Tibet, who will rejoice in the renewed hope and inspiration that today’s victory brings to their hearts. May the just cause of Tibet prevail. May nonviolence and truth prevail.”

At the same time, Sikyong also reiterated his talks delivered at other nomadic Tibetan settlements in Ladakh Janthang.

Sikyong then proceeded toward the nomadic settlement of Samed to conduct similar engagements.

Escorted by a group of Tibetan residents, Sikyong visited the winter residents of the Samed Tibetan populace and then met with them at their pastoral area near Taglang La. There, he addressed the Tibetan settlers and stated that he would discuss the topic further while speaking to a larger crowd in Leh.

Following a meeting with the Tibetan nomads of Samed, Sikyong travelled toward Leh to continue his official engagements.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering interacting with the community members of Jangthang Sumdho.

Students of TCV in Sumdho presenting a group song in honour of Sikyong’s visit.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering and his entourage inspecting the Sumdho Tibetan settlement.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering in a winter house of Samed Tibetan residents.

Sikyong Penpa Tsering addressing the Samed Tibetan nomads at their pastoral area.

members of Samed Tibetan community during Sikyong Penpa Tsering’s address.

Samed Tibetan residents with Sikyong Penpa Tsering.