President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that the proposals presented by each and every political party during the several rounds of talks held regarding the formation of an All-Party Government, will be given to all the political parties that attended these discussions by next Monday (08).

President Wickremesinghe stated so at the discussions held with leaders of the 11 independent parties in the Parliament and the 43 Brigade regarding the formation of an All-Party Government. The discussions were held at the President’s Office.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe pointed out that only the JVP, National People’s Power and a few other Tamil political parties are left to hold discussions and he commended everyone’s enthusiasm for All-Party governance by setting aside political ideologies to fulfill people’s aspirations.  

The Leader of the 43 Brigade Champika Ranawaka said that the 43 Brigade is working optimistically with the President’s position regarding bringing back the 19th Amendment to the Constitution. 

He also said that there is a strong need to do away with the political party system and appoint professionals as Heads of State Institutions.

Member of Parliament Champika Ranawaka further said that a country cannot be developed by political reforms alone, and added that the contribution of professionals should be a key factor. He also said that in education reforms, syllabuses should be formulated by looking at the future world.  

Member of Parliament Vasudeva Nanayakkara opined that by preparing a common programme to build the country, we can move forward step by step.

Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila pointed out that the identity of all political parties should be protected in the discussions that are being held regarding the formation of an All-Party Government, and further said that taking forward the discussion with a foundation document will help to succeed the expectations of the All-Party government.

Member of Parliament Mohamad Muzammil said that his team discussed a common programme for an All-Party Government with former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as well. He also said a common consensus is needed although political party policies cannot be agreed upon.  

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena, Members of Parliament Professor Tissa Witharana, Asanga Navaratne, Premanath C. Dolawatta, Karu Paranavithana, Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake, President’s Additional Secretary Attorney-at-Law Chaminda Kularatne were present in this discussion.