The BJP on Friday welcomed the change of guard in Sri Lanka and congratulated Maithripala Sirisena, the President-elect, hoping the ties between the two countries will strengthen further.
“Congrats and welcome to new leadership in Sri Lanka.
Congrats to people for peaceful n fair elections,” BJP general secretary Ram Madhav tweeted.
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The BJP leader also retweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s commitment to India’s continued support for peace and development of Sri Lanka.
BJP national spokesperson M J Akbar expressed hope that the age-old ties between India and Sri Lanka will take a fresh turn by the change brought by people in the neighbouring country.
“The triumph of democracy is always a positive sign because it reflects the changing mood of people and relations between the best of neighbours like India and Sri Lanka will always take a strong step forward when spurred by the will of people,” he said.
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“A new government in Colombo will also mark a fresh turn in our age-old relationship,” he added.
Sirisena defeated Mahinda Rajapaksa in the Presidential elections held in Sri Lanka on Thursday.