PARLIAMENT

His Excellency the President Gotabaya Rajapaksa presided over the Ceremonial Sitting of Parliament for opening of the Second Session of the Ninth Parliament.


The Secretary-General of Parliament read out the Proclamation issued by His Excellency the President proroguing Parliament and Summoning the Meeting.

His Excellency the President addressed the Parliament.


The Parliament was, thereafter adjourned at 1055 Hrs. until 1300 Hrs. on Wednesday 19th January 2022.


The Policy Statement made by His Excellency the President

 

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