Ranil Wickremesinghe

Ranil Wickremesinghe @RW_UNP

Taking some learnings from the past; I propose we change the structure of Parliament and create a new system by combining the existing system of Parliament (Westminster system) and the system of State Councils as we had before the independence of Sri Lanka from 1921 to 1947 — PolitiTweet.org

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The functioning of the Parliament has been paralyzed due to the weakening of the Parliamentary powers by the 20th Amendment. The Executive has been given more powers. The Parliament has failed to prevent the economic crisis despite the ruling party having a majority in Parliament — PolitiTweet.org

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Apart from the economic issues, there are also 2 major issues in the political sphere we are facing. 1.21st Amendment: We, as party leaders, are now finalizing this. 2.The abolition of the Executive Presidency: The timing and methodology must be decided by the Party Leaders. — PolitiTweet.org

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A Final meeting has been scheduled for next Friday (3rd June) due to the Tamil National Alliance being unable to attend today's meeting. Pleased that there was a general consensus regarding the need to amend and pass a 21st Amendment to the constitution — PolitiTweet.org

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6. The Party Leaders meeting to discuss the draft 21st Amendment was held today (27) for party leaders to present their observations regarding the draft amendment. https://t.co/6wtgPOhgZM — PolitiTweet.org

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We are looking to fast track the talks and finalize the arrangement by Mid June as this becomes a crucial step to find concrete solutions to the problems we are facing — PolitiTweet.org

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5. IMF Engagement: I virtually connected with the IMF Team where we discussed an economic program that could be supported by an IMF Lending arrangement. — PolitiTweet.org

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Sri Lanka has a small window in which if the correct policies are taken we can reduce the impact. — PolitiTweet.org

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4. Banking Sector: I met with Central Bank officials and a number of local and foreign bankers this week. We discussed the high risk of rising international interest rates and severe danger of worldwide increase of  food prices observed at this moment. — PolitiTweet.org

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3. Private Sector: In the last several days, I have met representatives from the Chambers of Commerce along with Treasury and Economic Advisers to discuss a new budget and future economic plans. — PolitiTweet.org

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In addition to this we discussed the Essential Agricultural Supplies Act which I plan to present in Parliament to ensure uninterrupted supply and distribution of agricultural material. — PolitiTweet.org

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2. Agriculture Sector: I have met with representatives of the Agricultural Sector where we discussed the challenges with the impending food shortages including the need of USD 600 Million to ensure adequate supply of Fertilizer which we are working to address. — PolitiTweet.org

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I had a conversation with India's Minister of Finance @nsitharaman today. I expressed our country's appreciation for the support India has extended during this difficult period. I look forward to further strengthening ties between our nations. — PolitiTweet.org

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1. Assistance from India and Japan: I am grateful for the positive response from India and Japan on the proposal made for the Quad members (United States, India, Japan, and Australia) to take the lead in setting up a foreign aid consortium to assist Sri Lanka. — PolitiTweet.org

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3. USAID Support for Sri Lanka: I spoke to USAID Administrator Samantha Powers who pledged support and assured to work closely with other stakeholders such as the IMF, the World Bank and G7 to support Sri Lanka address the urgent need of the hour. #SriLankaCrisis — PolitiTweet.org

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2. Debt Restructuring: The GOSL has hired Lazard and Clifford Chance as financial and legal advisers for the debt restructuring program. This is a crucial exercise for Sri Lanka and we are expecting a successful outcome. We look forward to engaging with the advisors. — PolitiTweet.org

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She was confident that Sri Lanka would be able to resolve the medicine shortage by July or August based on the new health program implemented by the current govt. I Sincerely appreciate the support extended to Sri Lanka. — PolitiTweet.org

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1. Medical Crisis: I met WHO Representative to Sri Lanka, Dr. Alaka Singh who assured me of the organization’s full support to overcome Sri Lanka's medical crisis. As a part of the initial phase of this assistance program, Sri Lanka will receive USD 2 Million. https://t.co/PaGLjpc9Da — PolitiTweet.org

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The final draft will be prepared and presented to Cabinet thereafter for approval. After which it will be presented in Parliament. (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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The 21st Amendment to the constitution drafted by Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister; Wijedasa Rajapakse was presented to the Cabinet today. It was decided that this draft be forwarded to all party leaders immediately for discussion on Friday 27th. (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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Best wishes to all of those who are sitting for the Ordinary Level Examinations today. You are facing this challenge during a very difficult time. Education should never be hampered, no matter what. I wish our children the very best. May every blessing be yours in the weeks ahead — PolitiTweet.org

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எமது குழந்தைகளுக்கு எனது மனமார்ந்த வாழ்த்துக்கள். எதிர்வரும் வாரங்களில் அனைத்து ஆசிர்வாதங்களும் உங்களுக்காவே இருக்கட்டும். — PolitiTweet.org

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கல்விப் பொதுத் தராதர சாதாரண தரப் பரீட்சைக்கு இன்று தோற்றும் அனைவருக்கும் எனது நல்வாழ்த்துகள். மிகவும் இக்கட்டான நிலையில் நீங்கள் இந்த சவாலுக்கு முகம் கொடுக்கின்றீர்கள். எந்தவொரு காரணத்திற்காகவும் கல்வி நடவடிக்கைகள் தடைப்படக்கூடாது. — PolitiTweet.org

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අද දින පැවැත්වෙන අධ්‍යන පොදු සහතිකපත්‍ර සාමාන්‍ය පෙළ විභාගයට මුහුණ දෙන දරුදැරියන්ට මගේ සුභ පැතුම්. ඔබ මේ අභියෝගයට මුහුණ දෙන්නේ ඉතාම අසීරු කාලයකදීයි. කිසිදු හේතුවක් මත අධ්‍යාපනය නොසලකා හැරීම නොකල යුතුය. අපේ දරුවන්ට ජයම පතමි. එළඹෙන සති වලදී ඔබට ලඟා විය යුතු සියලුම ආශීර්වාද ලැබේවා. — PolitiTweet.org

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I also appreciate the assistance given by the @IndiainSL and CWC Leader @S_Thondaman in Sri Lanka. (2/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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Sri Lanka today received Rs. 2 Billion worth Humanitarian aid including milk powder, rice and medicines from India. Our sincere gratitude to the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Hon. @mkstalin and the People of India for the support extended (1/2) — PolitiTweet.org

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இலங்கை கடன் நிவாரண உதவிகளை வழங்குவதாக ஜி7 நாடுகள் அறிவித்துள்ளன. அதனை நான் வரவேற்கிறேன். இலங்கை பொருளாதார நெருக்கடியில் இருந்து மீள்வதற்கு சர்வதேச நாடுகளின் தொடர்ச்சியான பங்களிப்பு மிகமுக்கியமான ஒன்றாகும் #SriLankaEconomicCrisis — PolitiTweet.org

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ණය සහන ලබාගැනීමට ශ්‍රී ලංකාවට සහය වන බවට G7 නිවේදනය කිරීම මම ස්තූතිපූර්වකව පිළිගනිමි. ශ්‍රී ලංකාව සමඟ ජාත්‍යන්තර ප්‍රජාව අඛණ්ඩව සහයවීම ආර්ථික අර්බුදයෙන් ගොඩ ඒම සඳහා ප්‍රධානම සාධකය වේ. #SriLankaEconomicCrisis — PolitiTweet.org

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I welcome the G7 announcement that they will assist Sri Lanka in securing debt relief. The continued engagement by the international community with Sri Lanka is key to overcoming the economic crisis. #SriLanka — PolitiTweet.org

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6. I sincerely urge everyone to accept the gravity of the country situation. It is essential for all parties to come together to appoint an all-party National Assembly to immediately address the issues in the country. #SriLankaEconomicCrisis — PolitiTweet.org