Table IMF agreement in House – Kiriella

The Chief Organizer of the Opposition SJB MP Lakshman Kiriella urged the government to table to agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the government of Sri Lanka.

MP Kiriella noted that it is a dishonour to the House if the Speaker needs to inquire as to why the document has not yet being submitted to the House.

MP Kiriella also pointed out that the Opposition demands a debate on the agreement, however, it cannot proceed with it as they are unaware of the content of the said agreement.

“I request that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund to Parliament. Although the government said there is no agreement, Minister Ali Sabry told the United Nations Human Rights Organization that there is an agreement, if the information of the agreement is not given to Parliament, do not expect our support.” Kiriella observed. Kiriella questioned if the government is hiding the agreement from the House and the people.