New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
on Wednesday congratulated Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on
his re-election and expressed confidence that under his
leadership the country would find lasting peace with all
communities living with dignity and in harmony.
Singh, who telephoned Rajapaksa to congratulate him and
sent him a message, said his success in the elections "is a
reflection of the trust the people of Sri Lanka has reposed in
him."
"I am confident that under your leadership, Sri Lanka
will find lasting peace where all communities can live with
dignity and in harmony," Singh said.
Noting that both India and Sri Lanka have a shared
commitment to democratic values, he said "we have time-tested
ties of friendship and cooperation.
"I look forward to working closely with you to further
strengthen our close and multi-dimensional, bilateral
relations in the coming years."
Patil congratulates Rajapaksha
President Pratibha Patil today
congratulated Rajapaksa on
his re-election.
In her message, Patil said, "Please accept my heartiest
congratulations on your electoral victory. I am confident that
under your continued leadership, Sri Lanka will attain greater
heights and find lasting peace.
"India and Sri Lanka share historically close and
friendly relations. I wish to assure you of India's commitment
to further deepen our relations with Sri Lanka. We look
forward to working with you, towards this end for the mutual
benefit of our people."
-PTI
First Published: Thursday, January 28, 2010, 00:48