President Ranil Wickremesinghe thanked the Parliamentarians who joined him following his appointment as President.
The President expressed these views in a Facebook post following the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) decision to field a separate candidate and refrain from supporting him.
In his post, President Wickremesinghe invited MPs to support him, stating that their support indicates the country is heading in a positive direction.
The full statement is as follows:
“I want to thank the MPs who’ve been with me on this journey. To those who stood by me from the start, your support made the first steps we took toward recovery possible. You believed in me and my plan when the country was in crisis, with people struggling for fuel, medicine, and essentials. Your commitment kept us going when the challenges seemed insurmountable.
To the MPs who joined midway, you saw the progress and chose to be part of the change. Thank you.
To those now joining us, welcome. Your support shows the positive direction we’re heading. You understand the importance of putting aside party politics to unite as one. Together, we can achieve even more.
To the MPs yet to join us, we’re ready to welcome you. Our mission to build a prosperous, united Sri Lanka is ongoing, and we need every willing hand to make it a reality. This journey hasn’t been easy, but by coming together, we’ve started to turn the tide. Together, we will create the Sri Lanka we all believe in.
Thank you for your dedication, courage, and commitment to our country’s future.”
