The Japanese government says it hopes for the promotion of "reconciliation, democracy and economic development" under the newly elected Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, in a statement congratulating him on his election victory.
The statement also former president Mahinda Rajapaksa for the smooth transition of power, after he gave up office the day the election results were announced.
The Japanese statement said,
"Japan hopes that under the leadership of President Sirisena, all parties concerned in Sri Lanka will work together to further promote national reconciliation, democracy and economic development. We will continue to support Sri Lanka’s efforts in these areas and further develop our cooperative relationship."
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