At the 20th anniversary of the World Uyghur Congress in Munich, Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the leader of the Central Tibetan Administration, called for united action against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to foster positive change in China. This statement came during his speech at the opening ceremony of the event, which was attended by several key figures fighting for freedom and justice across various communities.
According to Tibet.net, Sikyong emphasized the historical ties between Tibetans and Uyghurs. He recounted the efforts of notable leaders like Erkin Alptekin and the late Lodi Gyari, who worked towards forming an alliance against Chinese suppression. Tsering expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside prominent Uyghur activists Rebiya Kadeer and Dolkun Isa.
In his address, Sikyong highlighted the importance of solidarity among various groups opposing the CCP. “I consider the Uyghurs, Mongolians, now even the Manchus, Tibetans, Hongkongers, Pro-Democracy leaders in China, and, if you want to include, Taiwan also. We are all travelling in the same boat against the brutal storm of Communist China,” Sikyong said as reported by Tibet.net.
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He further argued that support from European nations and others should view Tibetans and Uyghurs as partners in the fight against the atrocities of the CCP, rather than merely subjects of sympathy. He explained the global impact of China‘s actions, given its status as the world’s second-largest economy, and the need for both internal and external forces to induce positive changes.
Before concluding his speech, Sikyong proposed a large rally in Europe to unify various groups under one cause, inviting others to join or lead such an initiative.
During the past week, Sikyong Penpa Tsering also visited four countries, meeting Tibetan communities and officials in Switzerland, Italy, Austria, and Germany. His meeting in Innsbruck was highlighted by discussions with university leaders who offered a scholarship for Tibetan students and sought to strengthen ties with the Central Tibetan Administration, as detailed by Tibet.net.
Sikyong’s current stay in Berlin, from May 4 to May 8, includes closed-door meetings with high-level government officials among other engagements.
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