UPFA not ready to throw in towel yet

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The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) yesterday said that efforts to form their own Government have not been abandoned yet, despite Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s statement to re-establish his authority.

“Discussions are still ongoing and we will announce an outcome on Monday,” UPFA General Secretary Minister Mahinda Amaraweera told Daily FT.

Amaraweera, however, dismissed reports that a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Joint Opposition, but confirmed that negotiations are underway to determine the way forward.

The UPFA and the Joint Opposition (JO) yesterday announced that a two-member committee comprising Minister Susil Premajayantha and JO MP Dinesh Gunawardana have been appointed to hold talks with potential cross-overs and alliance partners. (CD)