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UK looks forward long standing partnership with new president
The United Kingdom today congratulated the Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena who took oaths this evening the sixth Executive President, a statement from Foreign & Commonwealth Office said. The Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond commended the people of Sri Lanka on the successful completion of their elections. "Sri Lanka has a renewed opportunity now to grow as a stable, prosperous and inclusive country, reflecting the wishes of all its people." "All candidates and parties deserve praise for the peaceful transfer of power, as do the Sri Lankan Elections Commissioner, authorities and civil society for enabling people to exercise their democratic right. " "This commitment to peace and stability will remain important over the coming days. I look forward to working with the new government and reinvigorating the long standing partnership between the UK and Sri Lanka." the statement said.
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