DHARAMSALA, 12 June, 2021 (TON): In a letter to the Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, Dalai Lama of the Tibetan Buddhism talked on the bilateral brotherly relations between the two sides and extended felicitations to the Mongolian PM on becoming the President.

He stated in the letter, "I have warm memories of your country, which I first visited in 1979. I have been encouraged by the interest and enthusiasm shown by Mongolians both young and old in my efforts to promote human values, as well as the need to combine traditional Buddhist knowledge with modern education.”

"Historically, the people of Mongolia and we Tibetans have been like twin brothers and sisters. The Dalai Lamas have enjoyed a unique and close relationship with your people since the time of the third Dalai Lama, Sonam Gyatso,” he added. 

He said further, "As I have mentioned during my visits to Mongolia, although there are other faiths in the country, it is Buddhism that has historically shaped the identity, culture and spiritual life of your people. Since the Buddha's teachings emphasize such fundamental human values as compassion and non-violence, they have the potential to be of benefit, without contradicting an individual's personal beliefs. I trust that you and your government will continue to preserve and uphold these values." 

Besides, the Dalai Lama ended his letter by wishing the country’s sixth democratically elected President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh of Mongolian People's Party (MPP), every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the Mongolians.