President to invite Opposition parties to discuss IMF programme

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Colombo, March 07 (Daily Mirror) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to convene a meeting next Monday (11) inviting leaders, including those from the Opposition to contribute ideas in line with the ongoing discussions with officials from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

He revealed this at the launching ceremony of the "Press Vs. Prez" book today (07), with the President presiding over the event.

“Yesterday, MP Harsha de Silva suggested the involvement of Opposition representatives in discussions on debt management. I intend to invite all leaders, including those from the Opposition, to participate in these discussions with the IMF and adhere to their final decisions. Together, we can navigate this journey towards a stable future,” he said.

“The positive trajectory of our economy, despite the challenges we faced, has been acknowledged by the International Monetary Fund. Discussions with private creditors are underway, and I am confident that our efforts will yield successful results,” the President added.

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Buddhist Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:10 PM

Ranil should first complete his negotiations with debt holders and not with the opposition.Ranil is dragging the country further down with his stupid moves, classic example COPE chair chain snatcher Rohitha thug. Why should opposition participate when bills are passed in violation of Supreme Court order and in violation of the constitution?

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Iwazaru Thursday, 07 March 2024 11:24 PM

Come elections and the man has his back to the wall. Now looking for a bailout. The SJB may join but not the JVP.

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Jude Friday, 08 March 2024 01:12 AM

What's there to discuss!??? In 7 months your time is up, the NPP government will take of it.

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Nodaking Kalakanni Friday, 08 March 2024 02:11 AM

The incompetent president wants other to share the blame for his failures.

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last chance Friday, 08 March 2024 04:49 AM

No party should go to discuss any thing with this man who only believes in bogus statistic given by offices whose sole aim is to make this man happy. You will realize the imminence suffering under go by the common man if you roam the streets.

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hoodwinker Friday, 08 March 2024 05:25 AM

What a crooked Prez. after all the frolics and Drama is done is he looking for a scape goat or escape goat?

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Jabi Friday, 08 March 2024 05:57 AM

Is it really necessary when all parties are already under the IMF umbrella and have expressed their willingness to continue without deviation? If JVP thinks that they can add more votes to their already chubby vote base, by going with the IMF, Range too, has a job to do, as Ranil is the Master-IMFer. But UNP has to drop all thieves and all fellows without votes, not allowing them through the national list and no more Rajapaksha connections. Dissolve this crazy parliament and call both presidential and house elections as early as possible (by May-July) and avoid another turmoil.

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Haha Friday, 08 March 2024 07:16 AM

Opposition parties will not attend to hear the commends of IMF. If IMF was displeased with status, SP and AKD will hasten to attend with their clowns

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Sambo Friday, 08 March 2024 08:00 AM

I think they will not attend now. Why are you in hot water for some reason.

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These three brothers owe you one! Friday, 08 March 2024 08:06 AM

Every one of the party leader is a Brutus with dagger hidden. They know they will be called a partner in sin if they come. Why don't you invite Gota, Basil and Mahinda who have track record of vanishing dollars and play innocent?

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Ram Friday, 08 March 2024 08:21 AM

Meeting may be to give a lesson on dictation by a Dictator

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Jude Friday, 08 March 2024 09:07 AM

Why worry, you're finished come this October.

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Jude Friday, 08 March 2024 09:54 AM

Hey RANIL plan your retirement and move to Singapore or somewhere, Coz if you live in SL after October you'll be prosecuted and sent to jail for sure. The main reason being covering up Central Bank Bond fiasco, and bankrupting the country THOSE two alone Carry lifetime sentence, yeah.

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Taking the Opposition for a ride. Friday, 08 March 2024 11:33 AM

President will ultimately say that the IMF Programme has been endorsed by all including the Opposition and not a unilateral decision of the Government.

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DOT Friday, 08 March 2024 12:19 PM

Good. Otherwise they will tell something else during the elections!

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RR Saturday, 09 March 2024 09:26 AM

RANIL TRYING TO STAY ON

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