The Sri Lankan president Mahinda rajapakse has offered the services of a Sri Lankan doctor to ailing Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, saying that the doctor will be “significantly instrumenta” to his recovery.
In a letter to President Chavez, Rajapakse said the government and the people of Sri Lanka are praying for his well being.
See extracts from letter:
“I have learnt that you are currently undergoing medical treatment in the Republic of Cuba and wish to convey my sincere good wishes for your early recovery.
“While the prayers and good wishes of the people of Venezuela and those of your friends throughout the world, including Sri Lanka, will undoubtedly aid your speedy recovery, I wish to offer to your Excellency the expertise of a doctor from my country who, I believe, will be significantly instrumental in the early restoration of your good health.
“In the meantime, the Government and people of Sri Lanka join me in continuing to hope and pray for your Excellency’s well-being.”
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