President congratulates Ahmadinejad

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has sent a message of congratulations to Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on his re-election as President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.The re-election of President Ahmadinejad is joyous news for all Sri Lankans because he is considered to be a close friend of this country, the message states.

Text of the President’s message:

His Excellency Dr. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Excellency,

“The Government and the people of Sri Lanka join me in congratulating you on Your Excellency’s re-election as the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

For all of us in Sri Lanka, this is joyous news because we consider Your Excellency to be a close of friend of our country.

“It is my firm conviction therefore that during your new tenure of office, the close ties of friendship and cooperation between our two countries will be further strengthened to great heights for the mutual benefit of our peoples. I look forward eagerly to working closely with Your Excellency as we have done before, to further consolidate our bilateral relations into a lasting multi-sectoral engagement.

Accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.”