President Mahinda Rajapaksa today send congratulatory message to Shinzo Abe, the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan.

"Undoubtedly, this victory is a clear indication of the confidence the people of Japan have placed in your Party and leadership," President said.

The Government of Sri Lanka looks forward to closer cooperation with the new Government of the Liberal Democratic Party under your stewardship, he further added.


Full text of the message:

His Excellency Shinzo Abe
Leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Japan

Your Excellency,

I wish to extend my sincere and warm congratulations on the landslide victory of the Liberal Democratic Party under your able leadership in the Parliamentary Elections held on 16th December 2012.

Undoubtedly, this victory is a clear indication of the confidence the people of Japan have placed in your Party and Leadership.

The Government of Sri Lanka looks forward to closer cooperation with the new Government of the Liberal Democratic Party under your stewardship.

Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.