Germany expressed its hope for a "fundamental reconciliation between the different communities" on the island, in a message congratulating the newly elected president, Maithripala Sirisena on his win.
"I congratulate Maithripala Sirisena on his election victory. We wish him the best of luck and much success for the realisation of his political goals for a peaceful, democratic and inclusive Sri Lank," said the country's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a statement on Friday.
"I am pleased with the largely peaceful and smooth conduct of the election as well as the high participation. It is good that Sri Lanka's citizens participated in such high numbers and went to the polls to make use of their franchise."
"The incumbent President’s acknowledgment of defeat and paving of the way to a peaceful and democratic transition needs to be given respect and recognition."
"I link my wishes also to the hope of a political new beginning with impetus for a fundamental reconciliation between the different communities. Six years since the end of the civil war, there is now a real chance of change that the religions and ethnic diversity of Sri Lanka - a defining mark of the country- can receive strength and vitality through togetherness."
"I congratulate Maithripala Sirisena on his election victory. We wish him the best of luck and much success for the realisation of his political goals for a peaceful, democratic and inclusive Sri Lank," said the country's Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a statement on Friday.
"I am pleased with the largely peaceful and smooth conduct of the election as well as the high participation. It is good that Sri Lanka's citizens participated in such high numbers and went to the polls to make use of their franchise."
"The incumbent President’s acknowledgment of defeat and paving of the way to a peaceful and democratic transition needs to be given respect and recognition."
"I link my wishes also to the hope of a political new beginning with impetus for a fundamental reconciliation between the different communities. Six years since the end of the civil war, there is now a real chance of change that the religions and ethnic diversity of Sri Lanka - a defining mark of the country- can receive strength and vitality through togetherness."