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The Great Fourteenth Dalai Lama — World Leaders Wishes His Holiness the Dalai Lama on His 90th Birthday, July 6, 2025
“The United States extends best wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. The Dalai Lama continues to inspire people by embodying a message of unity, peace, and compassion. The United States remains firmly committed to promoting respect for the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Tibetans. We support efforts to preserve Tibetans’ distinct linguistic, cultural, and religious heritage, including their ability to freely choose and venerate religious leaders without interference.” – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio
“I join 1.4 billion Indians in extending our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. He has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience, and moral discipline,”—Indian “Prime Minister Shree Narendra Modi
“Your Holiness, I extend heartfelt good wishes for your health and long life on your 90th birthday.” – Taiwan President Lai Ching-Te
“Canada wishes His Holiness the Dalai Lama a happy 90th birthday. As an internationally respected spiritual leader and an honorary Canadian citizen, the Dalai Lama is a recognized human rights and religious freedom advocate.” – Canada’s Foreign Policy—Global Affairs Canada
“Your Holiness, Hilary and I are honoured to join your countless admirers in wishing you a very happy 90th birthday. Throughout your life you’ve been one of the greatest voices for peace, dialogue and understanding. You’ve inspired millions to follow your example. We need your wisdom more than ever.” – Former U.S. President Bill Clinton
“Happy 90th birthday to my friend the Dalai Lama. Your Holiness, the world is a troubled place. We need your spirit of kindness, compassion, and love more than ever. Thank you for the example you set. Here’s hoping for many more happy birthdays.” – Former U.S. President George W Bush
“Happy birthday to the youngest 90-year-old I know. My dear friend His Holiness the Dalai Lama, it’s humbling to realise that you’ve been a leader on the world stage for longer than I’ve been alive. You’ve shown generations what it means to practice compassion and speak up for freedom and dignity. Not bad for someone who describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk. Happy birthday, Your Holiness. Thank you for your friendship and your example.” – Former U.S. President Barack Obama
July 6, 2025.
