New Parliament session to commence tomorrow – no parades, gun-salutes

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The second session of the 09th Parliament of Sri Lanka is due to commence tomorrow (18) morning under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

The President is due to table the Policy Manifesto of the government in Parliament at about 10 am tomorrow.

There will be no parades and gun-salutes in commencement of the new Parliament session as per the instructions of the President. The opening, accordingly, will be carried out in very simple terms, said the Parliament authorities.

Only a few cultural events have been organised to welcome the President with the contribution of the Police Cultural Division.

MIAP

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