President Ramaphosa keen to further enhance ties with Sri Lanka

South African President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa expressed desire to further enhance the existing close ties between South Africa and Sri Lanka.

Extending his congratulations and best wishes to President Ranil Wickremesinghe on his appointment as the President of Sri Lanka, he noted that South Africa attached great importance to its relationship with Sri Lanka, which was underscored by strong bonds of solidarity, friendship and mutual understanding.

President Ramaphosa also said he looked forward to further enhancing longstanding cooperation between the two countries.

The South African President wished President Wickremesinghe good health and reaffirmed his desire to further enhance and consolidate the excellent bond of friendship that currently exists between the two 

countries.