The Indian government said it looked forward to good relations with the new president Maithripala Sirisena, and hope that the new government would consider the views of all sections of Sri Lanka's population.
"We look forward to a relation which is cordial, warm and friendly and hope for peace and stability in Sri Lanka, and hope the new government will take into account the views of all sections of the Sri Lankan population to live a life of dignity and peace,” the India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin told journalists in a press briefing.
Stating that Indian Prime Minister had extended an invitation to President Sirisena to visit, the spokesperson said “The Sri Lankan president said he would be visiting at an early date. We look forward to that visit."
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka's new foreign minister, Mangala Samaraweera is scheduled to visit India on January 18, reports Colombo Page, following an invitation by India's foreign minister, Sushma Swaraj.
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