Joe Biden congratulates Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake
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President Joe Biden of the United States has sent his congratulations to Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the newly elected president of Sri Lanka.
In a message posted on his X account (formerly Twitter), President Biden wrote:
“Congratulations on your victory, @AnuraDisanayake. The people of Sri Lanka chose you as their president in a free, fair, and peaceful election of which they are justifiably proud. I look forward to working with you to advance peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.”
This message shows the U.S. commitment to strengthening ties with Sri Lanka and supporting its new leadership.
Congratulations on your victory, @AnuraDisanayake.
The people of Sri Lanka chose you as their president in a free, fair, and peaceful election of which they are justifiably proud.
I look forward to working with you to advance peace, security, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific.
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 26, 2024
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