Colombo, September 23, 2024: The Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association (SLCFA) extends its heartfelt congratulations to His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on September 23, 2024.

In a congratulatory message, the President of the SLCFA expressed high hopes for Sri Lanka’s future under President Dissanayake’s leadership. The message highlighted the association’s confidence that the newly elected President will uphold and strengthen the country’s independence, freedom, territorial integrity, democracy, human rights, rule of law, and socio-economic development.

The SLCFA also emphasized its belief that President Dissanayake’s administration will lead to even stronger ties between Sri Lanka and the People’s Republic of China. Guided by the five principles of peaceful coexistence, these relations are expected to reach new heights of mutual cooperation and understanding.

The Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association wishes His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake every success in fulfilling the responsibilities entrusted to him as the leader of the nation.