The Administration accorded a warm welcome to H.E. Mr. Thierry Mathou, Ambassador of France to India, Mrs. Cecile Mathou, Consul General of France in Bangalore – Mr. Marc Gamy and Mis. Hemangini Rakshit - Chargée de mission, on 22nd July 2026, during their tour visit to Sera Jey Monastic Institute. They had a tour visit to the Debate courtyard and observed the Sutra Recitation by the pupil monk assembly, followed by visit to the main temple & Hayagriva shrine, and lighted butter lamps. The dignitaries were greeted by the monastery’s Abbot over tea and brief discussion. They had a short observation of the Debate session which was in progress.

The dignitaries then made a tour visit to Namdroling Monastery, followed by Tashi Lhunpo Monastery. Sera Jey Monastic Institute hosted a lunch for the dignitaries at Sera Jey Science Centre’s Guest House, before the dignitaries departure to Bangalore at 1.15 pm.