Maldives President, envoys congratulate President elect

World leaders have continued to extend their congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu yesterday extended his warm congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the newly elected president of Sri Lanka, following his victory in the presidential election.

President Muizzu conveyed his best wishes, highlighting the long-standing ties between the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

“As close neighbours, I am eager to work with you to further strengthen the historic friendship between the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Wishing you immense success in your new role.” he wrote.

Meanwhile, issuing a statement yesterday Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka Mizukoshi Hideaki extended his heartfelt congratulations, on behalf of the people of Japan, to the President-elect of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

“This marks a significant moment in Sri Lanka’s journey as the country continues to recover from its economic challenges. I sincerely wish your excellency great success in your endeavour to lead the country and to achieve sound and sustainable development while further enhancing collaboration with the international community,” he said.

The Japanese Ambassador further said that with the long standing friendship between Japan and Sri Lanka and the President Elect’s personal affection for Japan, the team at the Embassy of Japan and the Ambassador look forward to working with the President-elect to strengthen the ties between our two countries and support Sri Lanka’s path to peace and prosperity.

In a message on X, the Ambassador of the United States of America in Sri Lanka Julie Chung also congratulated the President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory.

“We also congratulate the Sri Lankan people for peacefully exercising their democratic rights. We value the strong U.S.-Sri Lanka partnership and stand ready to work together on shared priorities.” she wrote.

Meanwhile, the British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Andrew Patrick, too congratulated President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

“Congratulations to President-elect Anura Dissanayake on his victory. Sri Lanka and the UK share a long-standing friendship – strong people to people links, close economic ties and many shared values. I look forward to working with the President and his government” he said posting a message on X.

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