(UTV | COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka seeks to work forward with the new Administration of the United Sates (US) led by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to strengthen the relationship between both countries.
Congratulations & best wishes to President @JoeBiden on assumption of office as 46th President of the #USA.
My government and I look forward to working together towards a stronger & mutually beneficial bilateral relationship.— Gotabaya Rajapaksa (@GotabayaR) January 21, 2021
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa tweeted congratulating President Biden on his assumption of Office as the 46th President of the US.
Congratulations & best wishes to Vice President @KamalaHarris on assumption of office as Vice President of the #USA. We look forward to working together towards a strengthened bilateral relationship.
— Gotabaya Rajapaksa (@GotabayaR) January 21, 2021
President also greeted Vice President Kamala Harris stating he looks forward to working together towards a strengthened bilateral relationship.
On behalf of the #GoSL & people of #SriLanka, I congratulate President @JoeBiden & @VP @KamalaHarris on the assumption of office. I look forward to working together with you to further strengthen the relationship between both our nations. I wish you the very best for your tenure.
— Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) January 21, 2021
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa also tweeted stating he looks forward to working with the new President and Vice President to further strengthen the relationship between both countries.
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the US, Ravinatha Aryasinha attended the inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris at the US Capitol in Washington DC.