US President Barack Obama, sending a congratulatory message to president Mahinda Rajapakse in Sri Lanka on the occasion of the 62nd anniversary of Sri Lanka's independence, have said for the first time on over a generation, Sri Lanka is not under the shadow of terrorism.
U. S. President urged President Rajapakse to seize the opportunity and lead the country for all Sri Lankans to come together and meet their aspirations to live in a country with tolerance, respect for human rights, accountability, the rule of law, and freedom of the press.
The massage further said the United States stands ready to continue the long-lasting bilateral partnership between the two countries to help build a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka.
Full text of the message as follows:
Dear Mr. President
I extend my very best wishes to you on behalf of the American people as Sri Lanka celebrates its National Independence on February 4.
The ties of friendship between our two peoples date back to 1789, when merchant ships from New England first sailed into Sri Lanka's harbors.
The United States celebrates this long friendship with the Sri Lankan people and sends its hopes for peace and prosperity throughout Sri Lanka in the coming year.
The recent end of the war creates a historic opportunity for Sri Lanka to heal the divisions of conflict, and build a society that offers equality and opportunity for all. For the first time on over a generation, Sri Lanka is not under the shadow of terrorism. I urge you to seize this opportunity to provide the leadership that will allow all Sri Lankans to come together and meet their aspirations to live in a country that is rooted in tolerance, respect for human rights, accountability, the rule of law, and freedom of the press- all elements essential for national reconciliation.
The United States stands ready to continue our long-lasting bilateral partnership to help build a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka.
Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
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U. S. President urged President Rajapakse to seize the opportunity and lead the country for all Sri Lankans to come together and meet their aspirations to live in a country with tolerance, respect for human rights, accountability, the rule of law, and freedom of the press.
The massage further said the United States stands ready to continue the long-lasting bilateral partnership between the two countries to help build a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka.
Full text of the message as follows:
Dear Mr. President
I extend my very best wishes to you on behalf of the American people as Sri Lanka celebrates its National Independence on February 4.
The ties of friendship between our two peoples date back to 1789, when merchant ships from New England first sailed into Sri Lanka's harbors.
The United States celebrates this long friendship with the Sri Lankan people and sends its hopes for peace and prosperity throughout Sri Lanka in the coming year.
The recent end of the war creates a historic opportunity for Sri Lanka to heal the divisions of conflict, and build a society that offers equality and opportunity for all. For the first time on over a generation, Sri Lanka is not under the shadow of terrorism. I urge you to seize this opportunity to provide the leadership that will allow all Sri Lankans to come together and meet their aspirations to live in a country that is rooted in tolerance, respect for human rights, accountability, the rule of law, and freedom of the press- all elements essential for national reconciliation.
The United States stands ready to continue our long-lasting bilateral partnership to help build a peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka.
Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
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