Putin congratulates President

• We look upto your activities to strengthen the traditional bilateral relationship between our people

Russian President Vladimir Putin who congratulated President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his recent election to office yesterday said Russia is counting on his activities to strengthen traditional relationship between the two countries and on bringing about regional stability.   

“I congratulate you on your election as President of Sri Lanka and we look upto your activities to strengthen the traditional bilateral relationship between our people and acts towards establishing regional stability,” Mr. Putin said.   
“I wish you every success, good health and prosperity,” he added.