President Mohamed Nasheed has send a message of greetings to President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa on the occasion of the Victory Day being celebrated in the country today.

The President's message to President Rajapaksa reads as follows.

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As the Government and the people of Sri Lanka commemorate their Victory Day, it gives me great pleasure to convey warm greetings and sincere good wishes of the Government and the people of the Maldives and those of my own to Your Excellency, the Government and the people of Sri Lanka.

May I also extend my personal best wishes for your good health and well-being, and for the continued progress and prosperity of the people of Sri Lanka.

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Victory Day in Sri Lanka marks the anniversary of the end of country´s civil war.