ISLAMABAD – The government and leadership of Pakistan warmly felicitatenewly-elected President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka,Gotabaya Rajapaksa, on his electoral victory as the 7th President of thecountry.
In a press release on Sunday, Foreign Office said Pakistan is confidentthat under his stewardship, Sri Lanka will continue its journey towardsgreater prosperity and peace.
Pakistan appreciates the conduct of a free, fair and peaceful election byElection Commission and the Government of Sri Lanka.
The Government of Pakistan expresses the resolve to further fortifyfraternal ties and to take this vital partnership to a new level.
President Dr Arif Alvi has congratulated the newly elected President of SriLanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa on his electoral victory.
In a tweet on Sunday, he said we hope to continue working with the new SriLankan President for betterment of our people and to advance our sharedinterests of regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has also congratulated thenewly-elected President of Sri Lanka Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
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In his felicitation message today, the Foreign Minister paid tribute to theSri Lankan government for holding peaceful, free and transparent elections.
He expressed the hope that in the presence of newly-elected President,longstanding bilateral relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka will bestrengthened further.
He prayed for prosperity and development of Sri Lanka under the leadershipof new President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan is committed to improve longstandingties and mutual cooperation with Sri Lanka.
