President addresses Parliament on debt restructuring agreements

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July 02, Colombo (LNW): President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived in Parliament this morning, shortly after the session commenced.

He is currently delivering a special address regarding the implementation of debt restructuring agreements.

In related developments, the scheduled parliamentary debate and vote on these agreements, which were set for today and tomorrow, have been postponed.

Previously, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena had notified all Members of Parliament to attend a special sitting on 2 July 2024 at 9:30 a.m.

This session was convened in accordance with Standing Order No. 16 of the Parliamentary Standing Orders, following a request from the Prime Minister.

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