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Friday, January 23, 2009 - 5.13 GMT |
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Shared interests in combating terrorism
President sends good wishes to Obama
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Sri Lanka and the US share common democratic
values and perspectives on a broad range of
political issues, particularly in combating
terrorism said President Mahinda Rajapaksa
in a message of good wishes to Barack Obama,
President of the United States of America.
The Government and people of Sri Lanka
deeply appreciate the principled stand taken
by Government of United States that the
integrity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka is
non-negotiable. The role the United States
is playing in achieving peace in Sri Lanka
through the consolidation of democratic
institutions and promoting economic
development has earned our admiration and
gratitude, President Rajapaksa further
said.
Here is the full text of the message
His Excellency Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
Excellency,
It gives me great pleasure to extend to you,
Mr. President, the warmest best wishes of
the Government and the people of Sri Lanka
and my own on the occasion of your
inauguration as president of the United
States of America. Your unprecedented
victory reflects the trust that the American
people have placed in your leadership and
vision.
The warm and cordial relations that exist
between our two countries are based on a
long tradition of friendship, trust and
mutuality of interests. We share common
democratic values and perspectives on a
broad range of political issues,
particularly in combating terrorism.
The Government and people of Sri Lanka
deeply appreciate the principled stand taken
by Government of United States that the
integrity and sovereignty of Sri Lanka is
non-negotiable. The role the United States
is playing in achieving peace in Sri Lanka
through the consolidation of democratic
institutions and promoting economic
development has earned our admiration and
gratitude.
As you prepare to embark on the first term
of your Presidency, I wish to convey to Your
Excellency my best wishes for a successful
tenure of office and your personal
well-being. I am confident that during your
term of office there will be greater
opportunities for our two countries to
develop our bilateral relations further. It
will be my pleasure to work with you closely
for the promotion of world peace and
prosperity.
I wish you all the success.
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