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GR-RW meet: President responds positively, but no date fixed for all party meet

17 Aug 2021

Leader of the United National Party (UNP), Ranil Wickremesinghe has discussed the current Covid 19 situation in the country during the meeting with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa that concluded a short while ago, The Morning learnt. The meeting took place this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat.  Wickremesinghe, who had requested the meeting, asked that an All-Party Leaders meeting be convened, UNP sources said.  He has explained that the political leaders could present proposals on containing the spread of the virus.  The UNP Leader has also added that the UNP has already presented their own set of proposals. He has further highlighted some of the other issues regarding Covid-19 which have been brought to the Party's attention. President had been positive to the request, but no confirmation was given on whether the conference will be called for, UNP sources added.  


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