President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin in a statement has congratulated President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on winning the recent elections.
Commenting on the President victory, President Putin in a translated statement said that &it definitely meets the fundamental interests of our people and is in line with strengthening the regional stability and security.&President Putin also said that the Russian-Sri Lankan relations are of traditionally friendly nature.
&I hope that your activities as Head of State will foster further development of the bilateral dialogue and constructive cooperation in various aspects.& He also wished President Gotabaya success, good health and prosperity.