27-01-2010 : Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil has congratulated the President of Sri Lanka, Mr. Mahinda Rajapaksa on his re-election in yesterday's Presidential elections.
In her message, the President has 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 two peoples."
This release issued at 1730 hrs.
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