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Formation of a National Government
View(s):This is the defining moment that could mark the turning point in Sri Lanka’s history. President Maithripala Sirisena and newly sworn-in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe are seen watching the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding whereby the United National Party-led alliance and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party will come together to form a consensual government. The memorandum was signed by UNP General Secretary Kabir Hashim and the SLFP’s Acting General Secretary Duminda Dissanayake. Pic by Indika Handuwala.