President Ranil Wickremesinghe challenged Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake to participate in an open virtual discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
This will allow the entire nation to assess the truthfulness of their public promises and statements.
The President also 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.
The President made these remarks during the Special Convention of the United National Party (UNP), held yesterday (25) at the Party Headquarters ‘Sirikotha’, Pitakotte.
“I urge the SJB and JVP to clarify how they plan to fund the country if taxes are reduced. How will cutting state revenues address the country’s economic issues? We must avoid jeopardizing the country with false promises. We plan to hold a discussion with the IMF using electronic technology, involving all three parties. We will record this discussion and present it to the public to ensure transparency regarding the IMF’s stance and our economic strategy” President said.
