The United States congratulated President Rajapaksa and the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) for their historic victory in the first nationwide parliamentary election in decades. The US Government stated that it looks forward to working with the newly elected Sri Lankan government and hopes to strengthen the historical ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.

"This victory, coupled with the President's win in January’s contest, provides a mandate to move forward on the important issues the President discussed during the campaign, such as national and ethnic reconciliation, decentralizing power, economic development, and securing human rights", a press release issued from US Embassy in Colombo said.

We look forward to working with the newly elected Sri Lankan government and hope to strengthen the historical ties of friendship and cooperation between our nations, the press release further said.