Department of Information and International Relations-CTA

13/09/2025

10/09/2025

CTA Spokesperson and Additional Secretary Tenzin Lekshay of the Department of Information and International Relations-CTA convened an interaction with Tibetan youth at Sikyong Hall in Gangchen Kyishong on 10 September 2025, following their participation in the Long Life Offering to His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama earlier today. In his address, the spokesperson underscored the significance of keeping updated on Tibet-related news and events while stressing the key role of the Tibetan language in maintaining the cultural and national identity of Tibetans worldwide. The session concluded with an interactive quiz, with winners awarded Ghoton: The Year of Compassion souvenirs.

03/09/2025

Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations-CTA held an interactive session today with board members and senior staff of the International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), representing offices in the USA, Germany, and Europe. The meeting took place at the department’s Lhakpa Tsering Memorial Hall.

Kalon was accompanied by Additional Secretaries Mr. Tenzin Lekshay and Mr. Namgyal Tsewang.

Photo Courtesy: Central Tibetan Administration

03/09/2025

On 3rd September 2025, Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations-CTA held a meeting with Honourable MP Wada Yuichiro, Member of the House of Representatives, Japanese Parliament, at the department’s Lhakpa Tsering Memorial Hall.

The meeting was also attended by Representative Tsewang Gyalpo Arya, DIIR Secretary Karma Choeying, Additional Secretary Namgyal Tsewang, and protocol officer Tenzin Choeyang.

01/09/2025

Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations-CTA held an interactive meeting with a delegation of senior regional media journalists at the DIIR Lhakpa Tsering Hall, Gangchen Kyishong, on 1 September 2025.

Among the delegates were Mr. Agni Roy of ABP Ananda (Bengali press), Mr. Ravindra Bhat of Prajavani (Kannada press), Mr. Ajay Rami of Nav Gujarat Samay (Gujarati press), Prof. (Dr.) Amit Jyotikar of Prabuddh Jyoti (Gujarati press), and Mr. Mohd. Gufran Afridi of Roznama Rashtriya Sahara (Urdu press).

Their official visit to Dharamshala, spanning from 31 August to 3 September 2025, was facilitated by Ms. Tashi Dekyi, Coordinator of the India Tibet Coordination Office, New Delhi.

22/08/2025

Late Post: On the second day of the 3rd International Tibetan Youth Forum held on 4 July 2025, Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) engaged in a brief interaction with the youth participants during the afternoon tea break.

Accompanied by DIIR’s Joint Secretary Dukthen Kyi, Kalon Norzin Dolma warmly greeted the young Tibetans and encouraged them to actively participate in discussions throughout the forum as well as to engage in political advocacy for Tibet at all levels.

Organised by the Department of Information and International Relations-CTA, the 3rd International Tibetan Youth Forum continues to provide a platform for Tibetan youth from across the globe to deliberate on critical issues concerning Tibet and the Tibetan struggle, with the objective of empowering the younger generation to contribute towards the Tibetan cause.

21/08/2025

Dharamshala: Tibet TV, Department of Information and International Relations, the Central Tibetan Administration is looking for volunteer news presenters in the dialects of the three traditional provinces of Tibet for its ongoing monthly news bulletin. Those interested are instructed to write to us....

18/08/2025

Tenzin Shayen successfully completed a three-month internship at the Tibet Advocacy Section, Department of Information and International Relations-CTA, from 27 May to 14 August 2025. He is currently a fourth-year Political Science student at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities. The Department commends his dedication during the internship and extends its best wishes for his future academic and professional endeavors.

10/08/2025

Chile: On 8 August 2025, the Universidad de Tarapacá in Arica hosted Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) for a public talk titled “Echoes of Tibet: Sustaining Identity Through Culture and Tra...

09/08/2025

Chile: On 7 August 2025, the Office of Tibet, Latin America successfully organised the 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Arica, Chile which is a coastal city in northern Chile nestled between the Pacific Ocean and the Atacama Desert. The joyful event was graced with th...

09/08/2025

On 7 August 2025, the Office of Tibet, Latin America, hosted the 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Arica, Chile.

The event was honoured by the presence of Kalon (Minister) Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations-CTA, Deputy Vlado Mirosevic, former Mayor Gerardo Espíndola, Representative Jigme Tsering, the Director of La Casa del Tumbe, and members of local civil society.

This 12th celebration in Latin America marked the CTA’s global “Year of Compassion,” commemorating His Holiness’s legacy of nonviolence and service. A touring group of monks from Drepung Loseling Monastery, India, is supporting this initiative across six countries from June to August.

The celebration included a traditional enthronement of His Holiness’s portrait, long-life prayers, and a Mandala offering by dignitaries. From August 8–10, the monks are constructing a Sand Mandala of Avalokiteshvara at La Casa del Tumbe—symbolizing compassion and spiritual unity.

Deputy Mirosevic reflected on His Holiness’s impact on ethical leadership and Tibetan cultural preservation, recalling His Holiness’s visits to Chile. Kalon Norzin Dolma addressed the Tibetan struggle under Chinese rule and called on Chilean leaders and civil society to support Tibet through nonviolent advocacy and international solidarity.

The ceremony concluded with sacred music and chants for peace and His Holiness’s long life.

Photo Courtesy: Oficina del Tíbet para America Latina