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His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Malaysia’s 7th Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Malaysia’s 7th Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad

DHARAMSHALA: Tibetan spiritual leader, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has congratulated Dr Mahathir Mohamad on being sworn in as Malaysia’s 7th Prime Minister.

In a congratulatory letter to newly elected Prime Minister, His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote: “I would like to congratulate you on the historic victory of your Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope) coalition in the national elections and on your becoming Prime Minister once more. The votes of the people have brought about change and demonstrated how well rooted democracy is in Malaysia.

“I have fond memories of my visit to Malaysia in 1982 and I am pleased to inform Your Excellency that these days I meet many Malaysian friends who come to India on pilgrimage. I appreciate the interest and support many of them show for my efforts to encourage the cultivation of fundamental human values such as compassion, as well as the promotion of harmony among our religious traditions.”

His Holiness wished Dr Mahathir every success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Malaysia.

Dr Mahathir was sworn in at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur after the opposition coalition he led – Pakatan Harapan – won a simple majority in Wednesday’s general election. The 92-year-old also served as Malaysia 4th Prime Minister.