Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated President Ranil Wickremesinghe for his appointment as the 8th Executive President of Sri Lanka in a letter today (26).
“You have assumed the high office at a critical time for Sri Lanka. I hope your tenure will nuture economic stabilisation as well as fulfull the aspirations of all citizens of Sri Lanka. As a close friend and neighbour of Sri Lanka, India will continue to be supportive of the quest of the people of Sri Lanka for stability and economic recovery, through established democratic means, institutions and constitutional framework,” the letter read.
The letter further noted that the Indian counterpart looks forward to working closely with President Wickremesinghe for the mutual benefit of the people of both nations and also further strengthening the age-old, close and friendly relationship between the two countries.
“I wish your Excellency a succesful term in office. Please accept, Exellency, the assurances of my highest consideration,” the letter concluded.