Mahinda’s birthday message to President

June 20, 2022 at 2:11 PM

Several government politicians have extended their wishes to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who celebrates his birthday today. 

In a Twitter message, the President’s brother and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said, “ A very happy birthday to President @GotabayaR and all the very best as he steps into another year of his life. His presence has always been a source of strength and I have every assurance that he will martial this country out of this crisis.”

Minister of Energy Kanchana Wijesekera also shared a Twitter message that said, “Wishing President @GotabayaR a Healthy, Prosperous and a Happy B’day. Wishing for more strength, courage and blessings to overcome the challenges to lead the nation.”

Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said, “Wishing President @GotabayaR a happy & blessed birthday as you shoulder the burden of leading this nation during these trying times. Let’s hope and work towards a future of Prosperity & unity as we forge ahead.”

The President’s nephew and politician Namal Rajapaksa also extended his wishes via Twitter, stating, “Wishing HE @GotabayaR all the very best as he celebrates his birthday. May the noble triple gem bless & guide you this year & always. from Kesara, Limini & myself.” 

Meanwhile, responding to Chinese President Xi Jinping’s birthday wishes, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa extended his gratitude for the support given by China during the economic crisis. 

“Thank you President Xi Jinping for the warm birthday wishes. Along with all of #lka I also want to thank #China for her continued friendship, particularly during these trying times. May the ties between our two nations grow from strength to strength. @ChinaEmbSL,” President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Tweeted. (NewsWire)