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India welcomes Sri Lanka president mandate, reiterates invitation

IndiaTimes Friday, 15 November 2024
President Anura Dissanayake's leftist coalition secured a landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary election. India welcomed the outcome and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha extended an invitation for Dissanayake to visit India, emphasizing the importance of cooperation and mutual benefit.
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