The Prime Minister of India, H.E. Dr. Manmohan Singh has conveyed his greetings and good wishes to Hon’ble Mr. D.M. Jayaratne on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

The text of the message dated 22 April 2010 from the Prime Minister of India to Hon’ble Mr. D.M. Jayaratne is reproduced below:

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Excellency,

It gives me great pleasure to convey to you, on behalf of the people and the Government of India, our greetings and good wishes on your appointment as the Prime Minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

India and Sri Lanka enjoy a close, friendly and multifaceted relationship. Our two countries are now poised for grater engagement in a number of areas. We greatly value your personal contribution to the strengthening of our relations and I look forward to working with you to further develop these relations for the benefit of the people of both our countries.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

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