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President congratulates Japanese Royal family

President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has sent the following message of congratulations to Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan on the occasion of the birth of a daughter to Crown Princess Masako.

Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan

Your Majesties,

I am extremely pleased to learn that their Imperial Highnesses Crown Prince Hironomiya and Crown Princess Masako are blessed with the birth of a daughter.

I wish to convey to Your Majesties and their Imperial Highnesses the Crown Prince and Crown Princess, my warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes on this happy occasion.

There has been a long tradition of close friendship and co-operation as well as historical and cultural ties between our two countries and peoples. The members of the Imperial Family of Japan have always been held in great esteem and affection in Sri Lanka. On this auspicious occasion for the imperial family and the entire Japanese nation, the people of Sri Lanka join me in sharing your joy and happiness.

On behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka, I take this opportunity to send my best wishes for the good health of the new born Princess, Crown Princess Masako and Crown Prince Hironomiya.

Please accept, Your Majesties, the assurances of my highest consideration and my best wishes for your continued good health and personal well-being.

Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga,President of Sri Lanka 

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