Dharamshala — The 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile concluded its second session after reviewing the annual reports of the Central Tibetan Administration’s (CTA) seven departments and amending the rules of the Public Service Commission (PSC). During the session, lawmakers passed a resolution to form the 13th Public Accounts Committee, honored three obituary references, and adopted an official solidarity resolution regarding the critical situation inside Tibet. Additionally, parliament passed a landmark mandate requiring all CTA leaders, officials, and staff to use the Tibetan language exclusively—without mixing it with foreign languages—when performing their official duties.
The final day or the ninth day of the second session of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, chaired by Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang and commenced with deliberation on the DIIR’s annual report with DIIR Kalon Penpa Tsering providing clarifications in response to questions raised in the House.
The discussion also underscored the importance of strengthening unity and solidarity among Tibetans and encouraging the collective efforts of every Tibetan toward the common cause of Tibet. In this context, the final message of Tibetan martyr Lobga Rangzen was recalled as a powerful reminder of the responsibility and collective commitment required from Tibetans.
The précis report for 2025–2026 of the Department of Health (DoHe) was then presented by its Kalon, Pema Tso. The House discussed the importance of the health and well-being of the Tibetan diaspora in sustaining the just cause of Tibet. Then the Kalon responded to and addressed the questions and concerns raised by the members of the House.
The Speaker Dolma Tsering then gave her concluding address and she provided an overview of the agenda discussed during the session and noted that the average participation of MPs in the deliberation was 29 parliamentarians per department. She underscored the importance of quality upbringing and called for greater efforts to ensure that younger generations remain deeply connected to and grounded in the rich cultural heritage, traditions, and values of the Tibetan people.
The Speaker appealed to Tibetans from all walks of life to contribute meaningfully to the Tibetan cause and to the preservation and promotion of Tibet’s rich cultural and traditional heritage.
Finally, the Speaker announced the conclusion of the second session of the 18thTibetan Parliament-in-Exile, at 7:40 pm, on September 25, 2026.
