Together for peace and prosperity - US President
Our Governments together can work to foster peace, prosperity and
stability throughout Sri Lanka, said US President Barack Obama in an
Independence Day message of greetings to President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
President Obama said: “As the people of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan
origin around the world celebrate National Day on February 4, I send my
warmest greetings and wishes to you on behalf of the people of the
United States.
The United States values its enduring friendship with the people of
Sri Lanka. I hope that the coming year will see advancement of our
shared beliefs in democracy, liberty, pluralism and respect for human
rights. Our Governments together can work to foster peace, prosperity
and stability throughout Sri Lanka.
As the people of Sri Lanka celebrate National Day, they should know
that they have a friend and partner in the United States.”
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