President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe congratulated Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on her historic election victory.

"The strong mandate given by the people of Myanmar is a manifestation of the deep faith and confidence they have placed in your inspiring leadership, to guide Myanmar to greater prosperity and success in the future. It is indeed a personal achievement for you and your party in the peaceful struggle for democracy over the years in your country" the President told Suu Kyi.

Sirisena also expressed confidence in building stronger ties between Sri Lanka and Myanmar.

Meanwhile, Wickremesinghe pointed out that Sri Lanka also expressed its support for democracy.

"This year, the people of Sri Lanka too reconfirmed their faith in democracy by electing President Maithripala Sirisena and the present Parliament. Sri Lanka looks forward to working together with Myanmar in strengthening democratic institutions of our two countries" he said.