President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, on behalf of the Belarusian people and himself, congratulated President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the entire Sri Lankan people on Independence Day. This was reported to BELTA by the press service of the Belarusian leader.

The Head of State noted that deep relations of constructive cooperation have been established between the countries. "Mutual trust and successful work in the fields of education and tourism have already created a good foundation for our progress," the congratulatory message reads.

The President is convinced that through joint efforts, Belarus and Sri Lanka will continue to enrich their bilateral partnership with new projects in the trade, economic, scientific, technical, and humanitarian spheres.

Alexander Lukashenko wished Anura Kumara Dissanayake good health, inexhaustible energy, and the successful implementation of his plans, and the citizens of Sri Lanka - peace and progress.

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