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Lanka's progress praiseworthy - Russian President
Sri Lanka has achieved
significant results in securing sustainable economic and social development,
consolidation of democratic state institutions, Russian President Dmitry A
Medvedev in a message to President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Sri Lanka's 64th
Independence Day said.
The message: " Please, accept my sincere congratulations on the
occasion of the Independence Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri
Lanka. In recent years, Sri Lanka has achieved significant results in securing
sustainable economic and social development, consolidation of democratic state
institutions.
"Our countries are tied up by strong bonds of friendship and
cooperation, long-standing traditions of mutual respect and trust. I am
confident that further progressive extension of Russia - Sri Lanka relations
serves the interests of our citizens as well as facilitates consolidation of
regional stability and security. I wish you, Mr President, good health and
success as well as peace and well-being to the people of Sri Lanka."
Courtesy : Daily News