Dharamsala, Dec 9 In a letter congratulating Olaf Scholz on his election as the new Chancellor of Germany, Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday wished him success. "I am sure that with your understanding and pragmatism Germany will continue to develop economically and play a leading role in upholding freedom, the rule of law, democracy and respect for human rights across the world," the Dalai Lama said. Your predecessor, Chancellor Angela Merkel, took a personal interest and I appreciated her goodwill," he added. His Holiness ended by wishing the new Chancellor every success in meeting the challenges that lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Germany. Scholz from the Social Democratic Party was sworn in as the new German Chancellor on Wednesday after his party won the federal elections in September.

Source: Ethiopian News December 09, 2021 09:25 UTC