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Modi congratulates Rajapaksas, expresses confidence on strengthening ties

On Wednesday, Sri Lanka's new Cabinet, including four members of the powerful Rajapaksa family, took oath with President Gotabaya retaining the key defence ministry

Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa

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FILE PHOTO: Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) shakes hands with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa prior to a meeting at Hyderabad House, in New Delhi

Press Trust of India Colombo

2 min read Last Updated : Aug 12 2020 | 11:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and premier Mahinda Rajapaksa on their party's resounding electoral success and expressed confidence that bilateral ties will be further strengthened.

In a letter addressed to the two Rajapaksa brothers, Modi pointed out that he looks forward to working with them, including for the recovery and revitalisation of the bilateral economies in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

On Wednesday, Sri Lanka's new Cabinet, including four members of the powerful Rajapaksa family, took oath with President Gotabaya retaining the key defence ministry while the finance portfolio went to newly-elected Prime Minister

Topics : Narendra Modi Mahinda Rajapaksa India-Sri Lanka

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