Maithri-Mahinda talks inconclusive

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Talks between President Maitripala Sirisena and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa ended with no conclusion on any of the key demands.

The talks were conducted in the Parliamentary complex today.

The nomination of Mr. Rajapaksa as the Prime Ministerial candidate was the major request put forward by his delegation. Besides, the delegation of Mr. Rajapaksa asked for withholding the decision to dissolve the local authorities by May 15.

Mr. Rajapaksa’s delegation stressed that the SLFP should work in close collaboration with its alliance partners. Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue further.

Mr. Rajapaksa was accompanied by MPs Prof. G.L. Peiris, Kumara Welgama, Mahindananda Aluthgamage, Bandula Gunawardane and Dulles Alahapperuma.

President Sirisena was accompanied by Ministers Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, Duminda Dissanayake, M.K.D.S. Gunawardane and Nimal Siripala de Silva. SLFP General Secretary Anura Priyadharshana Yapa also participated. (Kelum Bandara)

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