SL to work closely with new Indian President to strengthen bilateral relations: President

President Maithripala Sirisena, congratulating newly-elected Indian President Ram Nath Kovind, expressed his willingness to work closely with the new Indian President to further develop and strengthen bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries.

Sending a congratulatory message to President Kovind, Sirisena stated that the vision and maturity of the new President would be enormously beneficial in achieving harmony and unity that will encompass all communities in India.

“Your knowledge and the proven skills in governance will contribute to the nation and its people in achieving prosperity and development. Your position in this august position undoubtedly will continue to be a source of inspiration in your country’s efforts to realise its goals and objectives,” the President stated.

President Sirisena earlier congratulated the new Indian President through a Twitter message.