Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sri Lanka ’s President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential election on Sunday.
In a message posted on social media platform X, PM Modi expressed his optimism for stronger ties between the two nations, highlighting Sri Lanka’s key role in India’s foreign policy.
"Congratulations, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections . Sri Lanka holds a special place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region," he said.
In his message, PM Modi highlighted Sri Lanka’s importance in India's ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ and Vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), which focuses on cooperative maritime measures.
India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, also met with Dissanayake to offer his congratulations.
"HC Santosh Jha called on Sri Lanka President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Conveyed greetings from India's leadership and congratulated him on winning the people's mandate. India, as Sri Lanka's civilisational twin, is committed to further deepen ties for the prosperity of the people of our two countries," the Indian High Commission stated in an X post.
Dissanayake, 55, is the leader of the leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, was declared the winner in the country’s first-ever presidential election run-off.
He defeated his rival Sajith Premadasa, securing his position as Sri Lanka’s 9th Executive President, according to the Election Commission.
The historic run-off saw incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe finish third, resulting in his elimination after the first round of voting.
This marked Wickremesinghe's third unsuccessful attempt at the presidency, following prior bids in 1999 and 2005.
In a message posted on social media platform X, PM Modi expressed his optimism for stronger ties between the two nations, highlighting Sri Lanka’s key role in India’s foreign policy.
"Congratulations, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections . Sri Lanka holds a special place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region," he said.
Congratulations @anuradisanayake, on your victory in the Sri Lankan Presidential elections. Sri Lanka holds a special place in India's Neighbourhood First Policy and Vision SAGAR. I look forward to working closely with you to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 22, 2024
In his message, PM Modi highlighted Sri Lanka’s importance in India's ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’ and Vision SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region), which focuses on cooperative maritime measures.
India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, also met with Dissanayake to offer his congratulations.
"HC Santosh Jha called on Sri Lanka President-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Conveyed greetings from India's leadership and congratulated him on winning the people's mandate. India, as Sri Lanka's civilisational twin, is committed to further deepen ties for the prosperity of the people of our two countries," the Indian High Commission stated in an X post.
HC @santjha called on 🇱🇰 President-elect @anuradisanayake. Conveyed greetings from India’s leadership and congratulated him on winning the people’s mandate. 🇮🇳 as 🇱🇰’s civilisational twin is committed to further deepen ties for the prosperity of the people of our two countries. pic.twitter.com/l5qUxmAcA1
— India in Sri Lanka (@IndiainSL) September 22, 2024
Dissanayake, 55, is the leader of the leftist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, was declared the winner in the country’s first-ever presidential election run-off.
He defeated his rival Sajith Premadasa, securing his position as Sri Lanka’s 9th Executive President, according to the Election Commission.
The historic run-off saw incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe finish third, resulting in his elimination after the first round of voting.
This marked Wickremesinghe's third unsuccessful attempt at the presidency, following prior bids in 1999 and 2005.
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