A delegation from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) met with the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, recently  at Parliament premises.

Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne emphasized that the guidance of the Maha Sangha is crucial for transforming Sri Lankan politics and fostering a better political culture.

The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2025 was passed in the Parliament today (25) by a majority of 109 votes. The Second Reading vote was held around 6.10 pm where 155 votes were cast in favor of the Bill and 46 votes were cast against it.

A business delegation from Pakistan met with the Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (18). The delegation, which included prominent businessmen from the pharmaceutical, food, and IT sectors, engaged in discussions aimed at further strengthening of bilateral trade relations between Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

The Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill was passed by a special majority, without amendments in Parliament yesterday (Feb. 17).

Speaker (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne announced to the House today (Feb. 14) that he has received the determination of the Supreme Court on the Bill titled “Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions)” challenged in the Supreme Court under Article 121 (1) of the Constitution, which had been heard before a bench of three Judges.

• Second Reading debate on the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Bill scheduled for Monday, February 17th, from 2:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m.

The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Sri Lanka, H.E. Semih Lütfü Turgut, met with the Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, at the Parliamentary premises recently. 

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development (Prof) Anil Jayantha elected as the President of the Sri Lanka – United States of America Parliamentary Friendship Association for the Tenth Parliament held recently.