As the President of the Sri Lanka Indonesia Friendship Association (SLIFA) it gives me great pleasure in sending this message of felicitation on the occasion of the 77th Anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia and the 70th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Indonesia.
On behalf of SLIFA, may I take this opportunity to send warm greetings to the President, His Excellency Joko Widodo, Ambassador Her Excellency Dewi Gustina Tobing and the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia. Indonesia is currently implementing strategic changes to the sustainability of their economic growth with a vision of becoming one of the most developed countries in the world. I earnest wish the development programmes all success.
Sri Lanka has always maintained strong and friendly ties with Indonesia since time immemorial. There are so many similarities in the language, culture, attire, cuisine, religion. Sri Lanka is also home to people of Indonesia descent who settled down during the period of Dutch and British rule.
In keeping with one of the key objectives, SLIFA has been promoting closer cultural, social and trade relations between Sri Lanka and Indonesia with the close cooperation of all Ambassadors of Indonesia and the Diplomatic Staff of the Indonesian Embassy in Sri Lanka for the past 30 years.
Once again, SLIFA extends its warm wishes to the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia.
Terima Kasih
Ms. Marleena Laxana
President of Sri Lanka Indonesia Friendship Association (SLIFA)
August 17, 2022
