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Sri Lanka, US enjoy long-standing relations: Rajapaksa in congratulatory messages to Biden, Harris
Rajapaksa said he looks forward to working with Biden and Harris in strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
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(L-R) US President Joe Biden; Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa; US VP Kamala Harris (Photos | AP, AFP) By PTI
WASHINGTON: Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has congratulated his new American counterpart Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, underlining that the two countries enjoy long standing relations and a close friendship. Sri Lanka, under my leadership, based on the mandate received from my people, is committed to further strengthen and consolidate this multifaceted partnership with the United States, grounded in mutual respect, shared values and common interests, Rajapaksa said in a letter to Biden.