President, RW wish UK PM speedy recovery from COVID-19

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  • President says prayers with Johnson and people of UK during trying time
  • UNP Leader says Johnson’s presence in the frontline in battle against COVID-19 vital for UK and international community
  • Former Speaker also sends wishes for speedy recovery

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe were among those who sent wishes for a speedy recovery to British Prime Minister Boris Johnson who has been moved to intensive care after contracting COVID-19.

The President in a Twitter message wished the British Prime Minister a speedy recovery, adding, “Our prayers are with you and the people of UK during these trying times.” 

The UNP Leader also wished Johnson a speedy recovery and said his presence in the frontline in the battle against COVID-19 was vital for both the UK and the international community.

Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya also wished the British PM a speedy recovery.

“I join millions of Sri Lankans in their wish for a speedy recovery to the UK’s PM @Boris Johnson. As the leader of a strong democratic nation, he will be much needed by the people of Great Britain. His implicit message to the world is clear: power is no defence against #COVID19,” he said in a Twitter message.

 

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