Dharamshala, Sept. 13 -- Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on Saturday extended congratulations to Sushila Karki upon her appointment as the interim Prime Minister of Nepal.

In a message shared by his office, Dalai Lama said, "As you know, the Nepalese and Tibetan peoples have historically enjoyed a close relationship," he wrote. "I am very grateful to the government and the people of Nepal for providing facilities for the rehabilitation of Tibetan refugees following their forced escape from Tibet after 1959. Indeed, although the Tibetan community is relatively small, I believe it has been making a notable contribution towards Nepal's economic growth."

In his message, Dalai Lama reflected upon the increasing prosperity and development...