President Ranil Wickremesinghe challenged Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake to participate in an open virtual discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

The President highlighted that altering the agreement with the IMF is not feasible.

He emphasized that such changes could lead to another economic collapse, with Premadasa and Dissanayake’s misleading promises of reduced prices and taxes potentially worsening the country’s situation. He stressed the need to prevent such deceptions.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe noted that while he wishes to reduce the prices of goods and lower taxes, such actions can only be achieved by strengthening the rupee and adhering to the agreements with the IMF.

He also urged Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake to immediately present any alternative solutions and seek their opinion during the discussion with the IMF.

The President made these remarks during the Special Convention of the UNP, held at the Party Headquarters ‘Sirikotha’, Pitakotte.