Bangladesh PM says Ranil’s wisdom and political acumen will stand him in good stead

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has congratulated Ranil Wickremesinghe on having been elected President of Sri Lanka. In a message to Wickremesinghe, Hasina said that his “ wealth of experience, wisdom and political acumen” will stand him in good stead.

Here is the letter:

Excellency,

On behalf of the Government and the people of Bangladesh and on my own behalf, I would like to congratulate you on your election in the Parliament as the President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. I am confident that your wealth of experience, wisdom and political acumen will be instrumental in bringing about the desired peace and prosperity in Sri Lanka. I wish you all success in your endeavours.

This year, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are celebrating 50 years of solidarity and friendship, a friendship which is based on historic linkages, shared values and cultures, mutual respect and a multitude of commonalities. I have the conviction that relations between our two countries will be further strengthened in the coming days through multi-pronged sectoral cooperation for the mutual benefit of our two peoples.

I hope, our relations of cooperation with the friendly people of Sri Lanka will continue. I look forward to working with you towards that end.

Please accept, Excellency, the assurances of my highest consideration.

Sheikh Hasina