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Sri Lanka: India agrees with PM Modi's commitment to strengthen ties: Dissanayake | News India

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Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said on Monday that he agrees with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's commitment to strengthen relations between the two countries. Dissanayake made the above comment on Sunday while responding to an X-post by Prime Minister Modi congratulating Marxist leader Dissanayake on becoming the President of Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that Dissanayake has been elected in the presidential election held in Sri Lanka.

Dissanayake thanked Prime Minister Modi ex post and said, “I agree with your commitment to strengthen relations between the two countries. We can work collaboratively for the benefit of the people of both countries and the entire region.”

Dissanayake was sworn in as the new President of Sri Lanka on Monday after winning the presidential election held in Sri Lanka on Saturday. Dissanayake defeated his rival candidate Premadasa. Dissanayake managed to get the support of young voters. A new era will begin in Sri Lanka: President Anura Kumar

Marxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka's ninth president on Monday. Speaking after being sworn in, Dissanayake thanked Ranil Wickremesinghe for making the peaceful transition of power possible. He said he would safeguard democracy and restore confidence in politicians.