At least 17 political parties in talks with UPFA says SB

18 Feb, 2016

At least 17 political parties are in talks with the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)?member S B Dissanayake said today.

He said that the SLFP together with the UPFA is?looking at getting stronger by having talks with other political parties while also working with the United National Party in the cohabitation Government.

The Minister insisted that the SLFP must work with the UNP in the best interest of the country.

Dissanayake also said that every attempt is still being taken to keep the SLFP together and united. (Colombo Gazette)

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