President Maithripala congratulated German Chancellor Angela Merkel on her recent unprecedented re-election for a fourth term.
"On behalf of the Government and the people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations and sincere best wishes to you on your unprecedented re-election for a fourth term as leader of your country,"
Issuing a congratulatory message to Chancellor Merkel, President Sirisena noted that her electoral victory is a tribute to her able leadership and testimony to the trust and confidence reposed in her stewardship by the people of Federal Republic of Germany.
"Sri Lanka and Germany enjoy close and friendly bilateral relations, characterized by cooperation and the sharing of common democratic values and interests on a wide range of global issues. I look forward to working in partnership with the Federal Republic of Germany to further enhance this relationship for the benefit of the peoples of our two countries," the message read.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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