Close relations, manifestation of enduring friendship
President Mahinda Rajapaksa issuing a message to Pakistan President
Asil Ali Zardari to mark Pakistan’s National Day said:
“On the happy occasion of the National Day of the Islamic Republic of
Pakistan, it gives me great pleasure to extend to Your Excellency, the
Government and the People of Pakistan sincere greetings and warm
felicitations of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka and those of
mine.
“The close relations between our two countries are a clear
manifestation of enduring friendship, mutual understanding and
cooperation that exist at all levels in our two countries.
“I am confident that the bonds of friendship and cooperation that so
happily exist between our two countries will be further strengthened in
the years ahead for the mutual benefit of our peoples.
“Please, accept, Excellency my best wishes for Your Excellency’s good
health, happiness and personal well-being for continued progress and
prosperity of the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan.” |