Indian President congratulates President

Indian President Pratibha Devisingh Patil has congratulated President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his victory at the recently concluded Presidential Election and assured him India’s commitment to further deepen mutual relations with Sri Lanka.

The Indian President in her message of congratulations dated January 27 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. “Please accept, Excellency, my best wishes for your success in your new tenure as President of Sri Lanka and for the continued well being and prosperity of the people of Sri Lanka.”