His Holiness the Dalai Lama of Tibet. Photo: TPI

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Dharamshala, India – His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, congratulates Giorgia Meloni, the new PM of Italy and said, “I would like to say that I am pleased to see that the new Prime Minister of Italy is a woman, because I believe, and there is scientific evidence to demonstrate it, that women are more empathetic and sensitive to the feelings of others. Consequently, they show greater warm-heartedness and concern for others’ well-being."

His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote to Giorgia Meloni to congratulate her on becoming the first female Prime Minister of Italy and expressed his pleasure that the new Prime Minister is a woman, as he believes that women are more warm-heartedness and concern for others’ well-being."

The Tibetan spiritual leader wrote, “Over the years, I have had the pleasure of visiting your country many times and have been touched by the affection and friendship shown to me by Italians from all walks of life. I also am grateful to those Italian brothers and sisters who have consistently supported the Tibetan people’s aspirations for freedom and dignity."

“I would like to say that I am pleased to see that the new Prime Minister of Italy is a woman, because I believe, and there is scientific evidence to demonstrate it, that women are more empathetic and sensitive to the feelings of others. Consequently, they show greater warm-heartedness and concern for others’ well-being," His Holiness said.

“These are very challenging times for Italy and the whole of humanity. In today’s highly interdependent world, individuals and nations can no longer resolve the problems they face alone. We are reliant on the wider community to survive, therefore we need to show greater kindness and compassion to one another,” he said.

His Holiness ended his letter by wishing Giorgia Meloni every success in meeting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in fulfilling the wishes of the people of Italy and the wider world.

Prime Minister Meloni, tweeted on her official Twitter account after His Holiness the Dalai Lama congratulated her on her election as the new Prime Minister, "I am honored by the message of affection that the Dalai Lama wanted to convey to me and the Government. I take this opportunity to renew our feeling of friendship to him."