During the meeting, participants highlighted the long-standing ties between Italy and Tibet, noting that cultural exchanges between the two date back to the 17th and 18th centuries. At that time, Italian Jesuit and Capuchin missionaries travelled to Lhasa, where they studied the Tibetan lang
The Member of the Afghan Parliament in exile, Mariam Solaimankhil, on Friday stated that Pakistan has been profiting from the "business of terrorism" and creating proxy groups, including the Taliban, which have now turned against Islamabad amid escalating cross-border clashes between the two
The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Friday.
Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.
The Tibetan community living in exile is preparing for the first phase of elections to choose the Sikyong (President) and members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled to be held on February 1. Termed a "unique election" by the Tibetan Election Commission, the voting process will tak
Members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile launched advocacy efforts in New Delhi during Parliament's winter session, urging Indian and international support against China's control over Tibet. The delegation called for dialogue, human rights access, climate studies and action against disinf
All three emphasised the urgent need to rejuvenate Tibetan democracy and strengthen efforts against China's escalating repression in Tibet, as reported by Phayul.
During their discussion, the Deputy Speaker provided MP Komori with an overview of the grave situation currently unfolding in Tibet, the journey of Tibetan democracy, and the operations of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.
The elections of the Sikyong (political leader) and the Tibetan parliament in exile will be held in two phases. The first phase of the elections will be held on February 1, 2026, and the second phase is scheduled for April 26, 2026.
The process is expected to begin in October this year and is scheduled to be completed by May 2026. The eight-day session was held from 10 to 18 September 2025.
The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, currently holding its 10th session of the 17th Parliament in Dharamshala, is set to formalise standards for the Tibetan National Flag, an essential symbol of the Tibetan freedom movement.
Upon arriving at the Phuntsoling Tibetan Settlement, the delegation received a warm welcome from local leaders, including Tibetan Settlement Officer Kelsang Tenzin, Chair of the Local Tibetan Assembly Phurbu Damdul, and representatives from the Regional Tibetan Freedom Movement. Also in atte