Penpa Tsering Sworn-In As President Of Tibetan Government-In-Exile

Penpa Tsering said he will reach out to the Chinese government to find a "mutually beneficial" and non-violent solution to the Sino-Tibet conflict.

Penpa Tsering was sworn-in as president of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Dharamshala-based Tibetan government-in-exile on Thursday. Penpa Tsering said he will reach out to the Chinese government to find a "mutually beneficial" and non-violent solution to the Sino-Tibet conflict. Chief Justice Commissioner Sonam Norbu Dagpo administered the oath to Penpa Tsering, the second democratically-elected Sikyong (president) of the 17th Parliament-in-Exile of the Central Tibetan Administration, at a small ceremony held in Dharamshala, amid the restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Penpa Tsering succeeded Lobsang Sangay. On behalf of the APPG for Tibet, congratulations to the new Sikyong Penpa Tsering, sworn in this morning in Dharamshala. pic.twitter.com/LNMhyP9KFB He said his government will tread the path of "middle way" espoused by the Tibetan spiritual leader The Dalai Lama. "Based on it, we will reach out to the Chinese government to find a mutually beneficial, negotiated, non-violent solution to the Sino-Tibet conflict. We hope that this in turn shall set a good example in resolving conflicts around the world," Penpa Tsering said. He said the main responsibility of his Kashag or Cabinet will be to address the critical challenges faced by "endangered Tibet" and sufferings of the Tibetan people. Penpa Tsering added it is of "utmost importance" to all Tibetans to abide by the guidance of The Dalai Lama. "We are very fortunate to be blessed by the virtual presence of His Holiness The Dalai Lama at the inaugural function. The executive will make every effort to make sure that we follow and act in accordance with the path shown by His Holiness," Penpa Tsering said.