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Global leaders extend congratulations to Sri Lanka on Independence Day
Colombo, Feb 04 (Daily Mirror) – As Sri Lanka marks its 77th Independence Day, world leaders and foreign nations have extended their congratulations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and cooperation with the island nation.
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar took to social media to extend his warm felicitations to Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and the people of Sri Lanka. He reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding, multifaceted partnership with Sri Lanka.
“Warmest felicitations to FM @HMVijithaHerath, the Government, and the people of Sri Lanka on their Independence Day. Committed to advancing our multi-faceted partnership benefitting our people.”
– Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India.
China also joined in extending its greetings, with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Sri Lanka delivering a congratulatory message from H.E. Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs of China. The message highlighted China’s continued commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors.
Meanwhile, the United States, a key international partner of Sri Lanka, conveyed its greetings through Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In his official statement, he underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations, built on shared democratic values and deep-rooted people-to-people connections. He also expressed optimism about expanding trade, investment, and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
“On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Sri Lanka as they celebrate their nation’s independence on February 4. In the 77 years since Sri Lanka claimed its independence, our countries have developed a strong and mutually beneficial partnership built on the cornerstone of our people-to-people ties and shared democratic values. In the year ahead, we look forward to increasing trade and investment between our countries and strengthening our security cooperation to advance stability and prosperity throughout the Indo-Pacific region.”
– U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio (February 3, 2025).
Several other nations, including France, Belgium, and Cuba, have also extended their well wishes to Sri Lanka, underscoring the country’s enduring diplomatic relationships and international goodwill.
The Foreign Affairs Ministry said the Government of Sri Lanka has expressed its sincere gratitude for these messages of support and remains committed to fostering strong and meaningful partnerships with the global community to promote peace, prosperity, and mutual cooperation.
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