President to make special statement in Parliament

President to make a special statement in Parliament today

by Staff Writer 02-07-2024 | 7:39 AM

COLOMBO (News 1st): President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to make a special statement in Parliament today concerning debt restructuring.

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse announced that the President will make this statement at the commencement of the parliamentary session at 9:30 am.

Following the President's statement, the parliamentary session will adjourn.

Additionally, following a decision made during party leaders' meeting yesterday, it was agreed not to proceed with the parliamentary debate on the debt restructuring agreement originally planned for today and tomorrow.