Negotiations between the President and the Independent MPs ended without an agreement

The discussions held between President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and the MPs who decided to leave the government and become independent had ended without an agreement being reached.

In addition, the current political turmoil in the country and the appointment of a new Cabinet had also been discussed at the meeting. However, political sources said the appointment of a Prime Minister or a new Cabinet had not been discussed at length.

Former President Maithripala Sirisena chaired a meeting of the SLFP Parliamentary Group and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) members also met the former President. Much attention had been paid to the current political situation during this meeting.