President Maithripala Sirisena addressing the nation today invited all political parties to join to form a national unity government.

Addressing the nation from the 'Paththirippuwa' of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy, he promised to strengthen local economy with friendly foreign policy.

The President further said that unlimited powers vested to the Executive Presidency will be transfered to Parliament, Cabinet and Judiciary.

He also said that this was the first and last presidential election that he would contest.