Gotabaya meets Ranil at Temple Trees

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has met with UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe at Temple Trees.

Rajapaksa had called on Wickremesinghe last night to reportedly discuss future security measures should the latter leave the premises of Temple Trees.

Meanwhile CMC member Milinda Rajapaksha, who is the Spokesperson to Mr Gotabaya Rajapaksa, says that the former Defence Secretary went to Temple Trees as a nominee of the President and Prime Minister on the invitation of Mr. Wickremesinghe.

He stated that no other parties were present in this closed door discussion.

“At this brief meeting, they have discussed measures to be taken to avoid any chaos and negativity perceptions from the international community that could unexpectedly erupt in the face of the prevailing volatile situation.”

“Mr. Rajapaksa has mentioned that The President and The Prime Minister have garnered the confidence and support of the majority in Parliament.”

“Mr. Wickremesinghe has in turn expressed that he too was confident of the support of the people to protect the democracy and supremacy of the Parliament and he is ready to prove it,” the spokesperson said.

Wickremesinghe has resisted moves to evict him from his official residence following his shock dismissal as Prime Minister that has plunged the island nation into constitutional turmoil.

Wickremesinghe, whose security and official cars were also withdrawn, insists his dismissal was illegal and demanded an emergency session to prove he still commanded a majority.