Bangladesh hails Maithri, expects greater progress in SL

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Bangladesh President Md. Abdul Hamid and Prime Minster Sheikh Hasina have congratulated newly-elected President Maithripala Sirisena and conveyed their view that under his rule Sri Lanka will be led to greater progress. Following is the full text of the two messages. Bangladesh President Md. Abdul Hamid It is my immense pleasure to warmly congratulate you on your victory in the Presidential election of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka.

I am convinced that under your leadership, the people of Sri Lanka will experience greater peace, progress and prosperity in the coming days. I have firm belief that bilateral relations between our two friendly countries would be further widened and deepened during your Presidency. Please accept, Excellency, my very best wishes for your success in your high office and for your good health, happiness and personal well being. Sheikh Hasina Prime Minister of the Government I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations to you on your election to the high office of the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. I also congratulate the people of Sri Lanka for peacefully and judiciously exercising their democratic right to elect their leader. The choice they have made is a reflection of their respect for the ethos of democracy, good governance and rule of law. I wish you all success in achieving your vision for a new era of reform and stability in Sri Lanka. Bangladesh deeply values its warm, friendly relations with Sri Lanka that have been developed and consolidated over the years through sustained interactions at the bilateral, regional and international fora. I look forward to working closely with you in elevating our multifarious relations to a newer height in the years ahead. I deeply appreciate your leadership in enhancing cooperation between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. I fondly recall our meeting in April 2013 during your visit to Bangladesh. I take this opportunity to extend a warm invitation to you to visit Bangladesh at your convenience. Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.