Special discussion between President and Mahinda Rajapaksa

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A special discussion took place last evening between President Maithripala Sirisena and Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa. It is reported that matters relating to the proposed alliance between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna had been discussed at length. The result of the discussion held yesterday (August 27) between representatives of the two parties was to be conveyed to the respective party leaders.