Thekchen Chöling, Dharamsala, HP, India - His Holiness the Dalai Lama has written to Mark Carney, Prime Minister of Canada to congratulate him on his party’s victory in the general election under his leadership.
“During my visits to Canada over the years,” he wrote, “I have been deeply touched by the warmth of the friendship and affection that Canadians have shown me. I also take it as a great privilege to be an honorary Canadian citizen myself. I am an admirer of Canada, a multicultural society which enjoys a vibrant democracy.
“As I have mentioned to your predecessors, I would like to express my gratitude to the government and people of Canada for your continued support and assistance to the Tibetan people.
“I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada and in contributing to global peace and stability.”
His Holiness concluded by offering his prayers and good wishes.
