H.E President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has sent a message of congratulations to the President of Sri Lanka, H.E Gotabaya Rajapaksa, following the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna's (SLPP's) decisive victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections this year. President Solih's message reads as follows:

“It gives me great pleasure to extend warm greetings and sincere good wishes to Your Excellency, the Government and people of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on the successful conclusion of parliamentary elections.

The resounding victory of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is testament to the confidence the Sri Lankan people place in your able leadership.

Sri Lanka remains the Maldives’ cherished neighbor, partner, and friend. We are committed to working alongside the Sri Lankan government to reach our common aspirations and overcome our common challenges.

On this joyous occasion, let me extend my personal best wishes to Your Excellency’s good health and success, and continued progress and prosperity for the people of Sri Lanka.

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