Former President and Leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party Maithripala Sirisena says that the discussions held with the Bar Association of Sri Lanka regarding resolving the current political crisis were very successful.
The discussions focused on how to make the necessary amendments to the Constitution in relation to the current political situation in the country and the solutions to the economic crisis. Other institutions including the Bar Association and the Sri Lanka Chamber of Commerce are involved. Our discussion was very successful.
The hope is that we will continue to work together with all political parties and seek the views of organizations such as the Bar Association to resolve these issues. ”
Q. Have you talked about an all-party government now?
“Yes, we have suggested it.”
Q. What do you do when voting on a state of emergency?
“Sri Lanka Freedom Party opposes the imposition of the state of emergency. When a vote comes in Parliament, we vote completely against it. ”
Maithripala Sirisena was speaking to the media after a discussion with representatives of 11 independent parties, including the SLFP, in Parliament this morning (08) with several parties, including the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.
