Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina issuing a congratulatory message on Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s massive election victory in the Presidential election to lead the country for the second term says:

“I have great pleasure in extending to you our heartiest congratulations on your re-election as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

“Your resounding victory is a clear reflection of the confidence that you enjoy among the people of Sri Lanka and in your capacity to guide the country towards peace and prosperity.

“Bangladesh and Sri Lanka enjoy excellent relations in bilateral, regional and multilateral levels. I look forward to closely working with you to further expand and deepen these relations for the benefit of the people of our two countries to achieve the shared goal of development at home and in our region.

“Please accept, Excellency, my very best wishes for your good health and happiness and for the continued peace, progress and prosperity of the friendly people of Sri Lanka”.