Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa

Obama congratulates new President, commends outgoing President

Wednesday, 14 January 2015 03:53

US President Barack Obama yesterday congratulated Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Maithripala Sirisena on his victory.

"On behalf of the American people, I congratulate the people of Sri Lanka on the successful and peaceful conclusion of Sri Lanka's presidential election and incoming President Maithripala Sirisena on his victory," President Obama said in a statement.

British PM wishes newly elected President every opportunity to lead a stable, prosperous, united country

Wednesday, 14 January 2015 03:51

The British Prime Minister David Cameron in a congratulatory message wished the newly elected President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena well in taking every opportunity to lead a stable, prosperous, united country.

The British PM congratulated Maithripala Sirisena on his victory in the Presidential election and credited all those involved and the people of Sri Lanka for a peaceful election.

Indian PM invites new President for a visit at the earliest opportunity

Wednesday, 14 January 2015 03:45

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended an invitation to Sri Lanka's new President Maithripala Sirisena to visit India at the earliest opportunity.

The official Spokesperson of India's Ministry of External Affairs Syed Akbaruddin said at the press briefing yesterday that India is proud of Sri Lanka's democratic process and India's leader was among the first to congratulate about island nation's elections.

EU looks forward to working with new President

Wednesday, 14 January 2015 03:41

The European Union said today that it looks forward to working with the new President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena to further develop its relations with Sri Lanka.

In a statement, the High Representative/Vice-President of the European Union Federica Mogherini congratulated Maithripala Sirisena on his election as President of Sri Lanka.

UN welcomes constitutional transfer of power in Sri Lanka

Wednesday, 14 January 2015 03:36

The United Nations Secretary - General while congratulating the people of Sri Lanka on the successful presidential elections said he is looking forward to working with the new President Maithripala Sirisena.

A statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General said the UNSG congratulates the people of Sri Lanka on the successful conclusion of the presidential election, and welcomes the constitutional transfer of power.

Strong welcome from European Parliamentarians to new President of Sri Lanka

Tuesday, 13 January 2015 19:50

After an intensive and well-conducted election with strong participation from all regions of the country, albeit with some outbursts of violence, the Sri Lankan people have given victory to Maithripala Sirisena, the surprise challenger to the incumbent Mahindra Rajapaksa.

On behalf of the Friends of Sri Lanka in the European Parliament, Geoffrey Van Orden commented:

“We send our congratulations to President Maithripala Sirisena on his great achievement in winning the Presidential Election. At the same time we acknowledge the contribution made by his predecessor in defeating terrorism and injecting new life into the Sri Lankan economy.

Maithripala Sirisena sworn in as New President and Ranil as Prime Minister

Saturday, 10 January 2015 01:10

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Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in as the sixth Executive President of Sri Lanka amidst blessings from the religious leaders Friday (09) evening.

Maithripala Sirisena was sworn in as the 6th Executive President before Justice K. Sri Pawan at a ceremony held at the Independence Square in Colombo.