Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to Sri Lankan political leaders who extended their wishes to the Indian premier on the occasion of securing a historic third term in power.
Responding to messages posted on ‘X’ by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Indian Premier said that he looks forward to Rajapaksa’s continued support.
“Thank you for your wishes, my friend @PresRajapaksa. As the India-Sri Lanka partnership charts new frontiers, I look forward to your continued support,” he said.
Thank you for your wishes, my friend @PresRajapaksa. As the India-Sri Lanka partnership charts new frontiers, look forward to your continued support. https://t.co/UvGo5ps6vU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024
The Indian Prime Minister also responded to messages from Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka.
Thank you @sajithpremadasa for your warm wishes! Our relations with Sri Lanka are special and uniquely fraternal. We are committed to further strengthen our unbreakable bonds in keeping with our neighbourhood first policy! https://t.co/6mf5x0FsuZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024
Thank you @sf2024_sl . Our ties with Sri Lanka are special. We will continue to work with the people of Sri Lanka to further deepen and strengthen it https://t.co/IreeoG3PiT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 4, 2024
On Tuesday, Modi declared victory in the national polls, although early results suggested that Modi’s National Democratic Alliance may need to rely on allies and form a coalition government. (Newswire)