The Hindu : Chandrika greets Kalam

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Friday, Jul 26, 2002

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Chandrika greets Kalam

By V.S. Sambandan

COLOMBO JULY 25. The Sri Lankan President, Chandrika Kumaratunga, has expressed her "sincere felicitations and warm good wishes'' to the President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

In a message to Dr. Kalam, she said: "you bring to this high office rich experience gained from a long and distinguished career in science and technology, profound knowledge of religious philosophies and cultural heritage of your country as well as a passion for poetry and music.''

The "overwhelming mandate'' received by him, she said, "is a clear reflection of the great confidence and trust placed in you by the people of India''.

On bilateral relations, Ms. Kumaratunga said: "I am confident that the traditional ties of friendship and co-operation between our two peoples and countries will be further strengthened during your tenure as President''.

Jiang congratulates Kalam

PTI reports from Beijing:

In a congratulatory message to Dr. Kalam, the Chinese President, Jiang Zemin, pledged to join hands with him for further development of constructive cooperative partnership between India and China on the basis of the five principles of peaceful coexistence.

``China and India are good neighbours and there is a long tradition of friendship between the two countries and the two peoples,'' Mr. Jiang was quoted as saying by Xinhua news agency.

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