New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa on completing 50 years as a parliamentarian.
“Prime Minister spoke today to Mahinda Rajapaksa, Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, to congratulate him on having completed 50 years since his first entering the Parliament of Sri Lanka,” an official statement said.
The two leaders also discussed the health and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister recalled his counterpart’s contributions to the development of Sri Lanka in his long political career, and wished him all the best for his future.
Mr Modi also conveyed his condolences at the sudden and untimely demise of a prominent leader of the Indian-Origin Tamils in Sri Lanka Arumugan Thondaman.
He also recalled the role that Mr Thondaman had played in taking forward the development partnership between India and Sri Lanka.
Prime Minister also assured him that India stands ready to extend all possible support to Sri Lanka during this challenging time.
