Britain's Queen congratulates Sri Lanka President

The Queen Elizabeth II of England has sent a congratulatory message to Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa on his inauguration to the second term in office today, the British High Commission in Colombo announced.

"I send my congratulations on your re-election as President of Sri Lanka. I wish you and the people of Sri Lanka peace and prosperity in the years to come. Elizabeth R," the Queen's brief message read.

Sri Lanka President was elected to a second term with an overwhelming majority at the presidential elections held in January this year.