Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking at an event in the President’s office had reportedly said,the President has decided to convene Parliament on the November 05.
However, the Speaker's Office is yet to confirm the reconvening of Parliament
Speaker Karun Jayasuriya yesterday met with President Sirisena following two written appeals to reconvene Parliament at the earliest.The President during the discussion requested that the Speaker facilitate the necessary requirements for Mr Mahinda Rajapaksa as Prime Minister in Parliament.
The United States has told Sri Lanka that the disposition of the Iranian naval vessel IRIS Bushehr and its crew is a matter for Colombo to resolve under its own laws and international obligations, while signalling it is in active talks with Sri Lanka to contain Iran’s threat to US interests.
The government today granted permission for an Iranian warship with 208 on board to enter the country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism today established a 24x7 Emergency Response Unit to coordinate matters related to the ongoing situation in the Middle East.
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