Foreign leaders extend wishes to President elect Gotabaya on election victory

Leaders of several countries have congratulated Gotabaya Rajapaksa on his election to office as President yesterday (Nov 17).

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his twitter handle said he hopes to enhance the close ties between both countries "for peace, prosperity as well as security in our region"

Congratulations @GotabayaR on your victory in the Presidential elections.

I look forward to working closely with you for deepening the close and fraternal ties between our two countries and citizens, and for peace, prosperity as well as security in our region.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 17, 2019

His office said that the president-elect had accepted the Indian Prime Minister's invitation to visit India.

PM Modi extended an invitation to Mr. Rajapaksa to visit India at his early convenience. The invitation was accepted.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 17, 2019

Among others who posted congratulatory messages were Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and his predecessor Mohamed Nasheed.

Solih, in his Twitter account, said he hopes to enhance ties between both countries while congratulating Rajapaksa for his "resounding election victory".

Warm congratulations to President-elect @GotabayaR for a resounding election victory in Sri Lanka. I look forward to working with your new administration to further the already close and fraternal ties between Maldives and Sri Lanka.

— Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) November 17, 2019

Former President Nasheed described the relationship between Maldives and Sri Lanka as important for both countries, to "create prosperity for both our peoples".

A hearty congratulations to @GotabayaR for winning Sri Lanka’s presidential election. The relationship between Maldives and Sri Lanka is so important for both countries. I very much look forward to working with you to create prosperity for both our peoples. ?? ??

— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) November 17, 2019

Meanwhile, US Ambassador Alaina Teplitz said she hopes to work with Rajapaksa, on issues of "good governance, economic growth, the advancement of human rights and reconciliation in support of a strong, sovereign Sri Lanka"