Dharamsala. His Holiness the Dalai Lama has today written to Sushila Karki to congratulate her on being appointed Prime Minister of Nepal.
“As you know, the Nepalese and Tibetan peoples have historically enjoyed a close relationship,” he wrote. “I am very grateful to the government and the people of Nepal for providing facilities for the rehabilitation of Tibetan refugees following their forced escape from Tibet after 1959.”
“Indeed, although the Tibetan community is relatively small, I believe it has been making a notable contribution towards Nepal’s economic growth,” he said.
“Over the years, there has been significant development and increasing prosperity in Nepal in all spheres of life. Such achievements are all the more meaningful when they really improve the lives of poor and needy people.”
His Holiness concluded, “I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Nepal in these challenging times. With my prayers and good wishes.”
