Sri Lanka President congratulates the Indian Prime Minister

Hilary Rajakarunanayake, Editor – Sri Lanka, Asian Tribune

Colombo, 22 May, (Asiantribune.com): The President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa has sent a message of congratulations to Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of the Republic of India on his being sworn in once again as Prime Minister of India.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa states: "Having come to know you closely, I am indeed happy that our association will be strengthened in the years to come as a result of your re-election."

He also said, "The decision of the people of India to entrust your Party and its alliance partners the responsibility of guiding the destiny of the nation for a further term with a decisive mandate, is a clear endorsement of the policies of the Government under your stewardship. The people of Sri Lanka salute your distinct achievement in joining the late Shri Jawaharlal Nehru as one of the two Prime Ministers of India to go on to a consecutive second term, after the completion of a full five-year tenure."

In his message President Mahinda Rajapakse further said, "The many achievements to the credit of your earlier administration include sustained and vibrant economic growth combined with social equity. India has been contributing to further strengthening good neighbourly relations in South Asia while assuming in global deliberations the prominent role befitting her political and civilizational strengths. India 's role in successfully and resolutely confronting the scourge of terrorism, one of the greatest challenges of our contemporary era, has been a source of strength to using Sri Lanka".

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