SJB, UNP leaders discuss cooperation, national policy

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Senior figures from the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) held discussions on national issues and potential policy directions, as dialogue continues over closer political cooperation.

The meeting was attended by Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa along with Ruwan Wijewardene and senior UNP members Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and Navin Dissanayake. Discussions focused on the challenges facing the country and the need to develop forward-looking and practical policy approaches aligned with national priorities. The engagement comes amid heightened public and political speculation over a possible alliance between the SJB and the UNP.

Premadasa said on X: “Had productive and constructive discussions on challenges faced by our motherland and the importance of formulating innovative policy prescriptions that would fulfil the national objectives in an effective and efficient manner”.