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Independence Day of Sri Lanka: Queen's Message

Message from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II to mark the Independence Day of Sri Lanka.

• From: British High Commission Colombo
• Published: 4 February 2016

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II issued the following message on the occasion of Sri Lanka’s Independence Day:

“It gives me great pleasure to send Your Excellency Maithripala Sirisena my congratulations on the celebration of your National Day, together with my best wishes for the good fortune and happiness of the people of Sri Lanka in the coming year.” - Elizabeth R

Published 4 February 2016