Karu J reiterates call for APC on COVID-19

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Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya today reiterated his call to the President, Prime Minister and the Government to convene an All Party Conference (APC) to consider all views and reach collective decisions in the national effort to overcome the COVID-19 challenge.

Jayasuriya said a feature of responsible government was uniting to overcome national calamities such as this and it was the duty of all to contribute and collaborate in the Government‘s efforts to manage the situation.

“I hope this request will be considered as a contribution made in good faith, for the benefit of the country and its citizens, and also taking into account some of the encouraging examples from around the world where the government and opposition have come together to face the present pandemic,” he said.