It also welcomes the smooth conduct of the presidential elections in Sri Lanka as well as the high voter turnout.
The French Government also states that it hopes the next few months to be an opportunity to strengthen our bilateral relations.
France congratulates Maithripala Sirisena and commends the determination of the new Head of State to implement the announced policy to support a democratic and prosperous Sri Lanka that respects human rights.
It also welcomes the smooth conduct of the presidential elections in Sri Lanka as well as the high voter turnout.
The French Government also states that it hopes the next few months to be an opportunity to strengthen our bilateral relations.