Congratulatory messages for President

French President

Message of felicitation by the President of the Republic of France, Jacques Chirac to the President of the Republic of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapakshe

'Mr. President,

On the occasion of your election to the Presidency of the Republic of Sri Lanka, I am happy to address to you my most cordial congratulations and all my best wishes for your success in the exercise of your high responsibilities.

The search for a final political solution to the ethnic conflict, which has torn Sri Lanka for many years, will be the most delicate challenge, which you will have to address. Be ensured of the support of France in this endeavour of essential national reconciliation for the future of your country.

Assuring you of my will to develop the co-operation and friendly relation between Sri Lanka and France, I offer you, Mr. President, the assurance of my highest consideration."

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English Teachers' Union

The All-Ceylon Union of English Teachers, Unit of International Association of Teachers, United Kingdom has congratulated President Mahinda Rajapakse for leading the UPFA to victory at the Presidential Elections.

A congratulatory message sent by the union's Secretary General, M. A. Stanley Perera says that Mahinda Rajapakse is a political leader who understands the difficulties the people are undergoing and the necessity for communal and social peace. He has the courage, vision and statesmanship to restore peace to the country. His ascendency to power at this crucial moment makes him a man of destiny for events taking place today. He possesses rare qualities of leadership.

The Union calls upon the teachers irrespective of political affiliations to extend their whole-hearted support to him to carry out his services, states M. A. Stanley Perera, Secretary-General, ACUET in a Press release.

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Lanka Agriculturists Assn.

The Lanka Agriculturists Association in a congratulatory message to President Mahinda Rajapakse said:

Your Excellency,

We take this opportunity to congratulate your excellency for being elected as the 5th President of Sri Lanka.

The Plantation Indian Tamil community appreciate of the new proposals enshrined in the "Mahinda Chinthanaya' relating to the Plantation and Indian Tamil Community.

R. Kokilavanan, Deputy President in a press release.