His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV sent his cordial congratulations to Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, President of the Republic of Kalmykia, FIDE President: Your Excellency, I would like to congratulate you on the occasion of your recent nomination as the President of Kalmykia. I am confident that after twelve years of your presidency you will further continue your contribution to the economic development of Kalmykia and the prosperity of your people. I wish you all the best in achieving this important task. As you are aware, the people of Kalmykia are very close to me and I have beautiful recollections on my visits to your republic. My prayers are always with your and your nation. With prayers and best wishes, Sincerely yours, Dalai Lama
His Holiness Dalai Lama XIV sent his cordial congratulations to Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, President of the Republic of Kalmykia, FIDE President.
