H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka has sent a congratulatory message to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of the National League for Democracy on the landslide victory at the recent elections held in Myanmar.
The text of the message is as follows:-
H.E. Maithripala Sirisena, President of Sri Lanka has sent a congratulatory message to Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, Leader of the National League for Democracy on the landslide victory at the recent elections held in Myanmar.
The text of the message is as follows:-
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14th November 2015
Daw Aung San Suu Kyi
Chairperson
National League for Democracy (NLD)
Headquarters
Yangoon
Excellency,
On behalf of the Government and the people of Sri Lanka I have great pleasure in extending my warmest congratulations on the resounding and historic victory achieved by the National League for Democracy (NLD) at the election held on 8th November 2015.
The strong mandate given by the people of Myanmar is a manifestation of the deep faith and confidence they have placed in your inspiring leadership, to guide Myanmar to greater prosperity and success in the future. It is indeed a personal achievement for you and your party in the peaceful struggle for democracy over the years in your country.
Sri Lanka and Myanmar share long standing relations which is underpinned by Theravada Buddhism and had been nurtured by frequent exchange of pilgrims and people to people contacts.
As the new Government of Sri Lanka embarks on a path of democracy, transparency and good governance I look forward to working with you and the new Government of Myanmar, to further cement the historic and strong bonds that exist between our two countries, especially in the areas of economic, social and cultural cooperation, for the mutual benefit of our two peoples and countries.
Please accept my sincere good wishes for your personal well-being and the success of the new Government of Myanmar.
Maithripala Sirisena
President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Colombo
14 November 2015
