Please accept my sincere congratulations on your election to the post of President of the Democratic Republic of Sri Lanka.

I highly appreciate the friendly and constructive relations between Russia and Sri Lanka and I would like to reaffirm the readiness for further strengthening of fruitful bilateral cooperation in various areas. This corresponds to the financial interests of our two nations and contributes to the promotion of regional stability and security.

I wish you good health well-being and all the success in your responsible activities as the Head of the State.