A special discussion among opposition party leaders on the prevailing military situation in the Middle East is scheduled for today (03 Mar) at the Parliament complex.

It is reported that this discussion is scheduled for this morning at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition located in Parliament under the leadership of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa.

According to reports, the meeting will discuss matters concerning Sri Lankans working in that region affected due to the conflicts arising in the Middle East region.

Opposition leaders are also expected to deliberate on potential implications for Sri Lanka arising from the situation and convey their observations to the government. (Newswire)

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All opposition Members of Parliament have been summoned to a special briefing today (06) to discuss the second budget of the current government and the opposition’s strategic response.

According to SJB General Secretary and MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara, the session is scheduled to take place at 2:00 PM in Colombo.

The briefing will include presentations by several experts, who are expected to provide insights on the national economy, the upcoming budget, and the country’s future trajectory.

MP Madduma Bandara stated that the purpose of the session is to equip opposition MPs with key information and talking points ahead of the upcoming parliamentary budget debate.

As Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa is currently on an official visit to India, the session is being held under his guidance, with all opposition MPs formally invited to attend.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to present the 2026 Budget to Parliament tomorrow (07). (Newswire)

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A Sri Lankan delegation is scheduled to meet United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday (22 Apr) for a discussion to negotiate the recently announced tariffs by US President Donald Trump, Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando said.

According to the Sunday Times, Deputy Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando said an exchange of letters with the United States Trade Representative has resulted in the meeting.

The Sri Lankan delegation attending the meeting consists of officials from the Foreign Ministry, the Trade Ministry, and the Finance Ministry.

Meanwhile, Export Development Board (EDB) Chairman Mangala Wijesinghe says renegotiating tariff rates with the US was essential for Sri Lanka to build up enough foreign reserves to meet the debt repayment commitments in 2028. 

Mangala Wijesinghe, a member of the committee appointed to study and advise the government on the US tariffs, further said that apart from appealing on the basis of Sri Lanka’s IMF programme and debt payments, increasing US imports to Sri Lanka would be a point of discussion.

Sri Lanka has already held two rounds of virtual discussions with the Office of the United States Trade Representative as part of efforts to address reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US.

The attempts were taken as part of Sri Lanka’s efforts aimed at reducing its trade deficit with the US and addressing the 44% tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump’s administration.

The tariff, described as a combination of import duties and non-tariff barriers, was calculated based on the trade deficit between the two countries.

The Trump administration has announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs, providing a grace period for countries such as Sri Lanka. (Newswire)

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