Sikyong of Tibet: International support for Middle-Way policy growing


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Tibet-Sikyong-Kunphenling-Sikkim-2014Dharamshala: - Speaking about the policies and works carried out by the 14th Kashag since 2011, Tibetan political leader (Sikyong) Dr Lobsang Sangay on Sunday said that the 'Middle-Way' policy for resolving the issue of Tibet has been getting increasing support from the international community.

According to a Tibetan administration media report, Dr Sangay spoke about the policies and works carried out by the 14th Kashag since the devolution of His Holiness the Dalai Lama's political authority to the elected leadership in 2011.

'The Middle-Way policy of the Central Tibetan Administration for resolving the Tibet issue has been getting increasing support from the international community,' Sikyong said when he was addressing Tibetans in Kunphenling settlement in Ravangla, Sikkim, on Sunday.

Dr Lobsang Sangay also underscored the need to channel our efforts to education to realize the full potential and aspirations of the Tibetan people.

Sikyong said education is indispensable factor for sustaining and strengthening the Tibetan community and urged the parents to make education of their children a top priority. He urged students to study hard and to avail various scholarships offered by the education department of the Central Tibetan Administration.

He underlined the need to channel our efforts to education to realize the full potential and aspirations of the six million Tibetans. He also urged Tibetans to maintain unity.

He said Tibetans should remain grateful to people and government of India for their magnanimity and support for the last more than 50 years in exile.

Earlier in the day, Sikyong addressed students and faculty members at the National Institute of Technology Sikkim at their invitation. He said the purpose of the education is not only to earn livelihood, but also to serve the community.