President of India Congratulates Maithripala Sirisena on His Assumption of Office as the President of Sri…

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated His Excellency Mr. Maithripala Sirisena, on his assumption of office as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

In his message to His Excellency Mr. Maithripala Sirisena, the President has said, "Please accept my congratulations and warm felicitations on your assumption of office as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

India and Sri Lanka as neighbours with civilisational ties sharing a common history, cultural heritage, interests and values, have long enjoyed a tradition of close friendship and cooperation.

I am confident that in the coming years, both countries will continue to work together to further strengthen our bilateral relations to the mutual benefit of both our peoples.

Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for the success of your endeavours for peace and development in Sri Lanka and for the progress and prosperity of its people”.

This Press Release issued at 1830 hrs.