Tibetan leader congratulates Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the US

Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. (Photo:TPI)

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Dharamshala — Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, on behalf of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, representing Tibetans inside Tibet and throughout the global diaspora, extended his sincere congratulations to President Donald Trump on being sworn in for a second term as the President of the United States.

Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, congratulates Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the US on January 20, 2025.

Khenpo Sonam Tenphel wrote, "The United States has long been a steadfast advocate for the rights of Tibetans, amplifying our voices on the international stage. Through its unwavering support, the United States has demonstrated a strong commitment to the promotion of democracy, human rights, and the fundamental dignity of all peoples. I look forward to your continued efforts in facilitating the resolution of the Sino-Tibetan conflict, particularly through the Middle Way Approach."

"I deeply appreciate the enduring bipartisan support from the United States government and its people over the years. I am confident that our partnership will continue to grow and strengthen, fueled by renewed optimism and trust in your leadership," the Speaker added.

The Speaker Sonam concluded by saying, "Under your guidance, I am hopeful that you will achieve great success in fulfilling the aspirations of your people and meeting the global expectations for peace, justice, and the promotion of human rights around the world."

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States and JD Vance as the 50th Vice-President of the United States on January 20, 2025, at the White House, Washington, D.C. All former presidents, including Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States, and the presidents, foreign ministers or representatives of the countries presented at the inauguration ceremony.

Other high-profile guests included technology moguls Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, Jeff Bezos, Executive Chairman of Amazon, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Tim Cook of Apple, also presented in the inauguration ceremony.