India’s PM Modi congratulates Dissanayake
COLOMBO – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sri Lanka’s president- Anura Kumara Dissanayaka and said he looks forward to working closely with him to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation.
In a post on ‘X’ (formerly, Twitter), Modi said Sri Lanka holds a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR.
“Congratulations @anuradisanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India’s Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region.”
Dissanayaka thanked Modi for the greetings and said he shares the Indian PM’s commitment to strengthening the ties between the two nations.
“Thank you, Prime Minister Modi, for your kind words and support. I share your commitment to strengthening the ties between our nations. Together, we can work towards enhancing cooperation for the benefit of our peoples and the entire region,” he said.
Dissanayaka, leader of the National People’s Power (NPP) party, was on Sunday (22) elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka and was sworn into office on Monda (23).
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