Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe noted that the national government should be protected for the future of the country.

The Premier noted this while addressing a UNP member promotion program held at Welimada in Badulla today.

Expressing his views further the Premier noted that a national government has the potential to develop the country and help build a better future for the children and youth.

He also noted that the government intends to relieve the accumulated debt burden gradually, and attention will be drawn to reducing the debt burden and the budget deficit during the preparation of the next budget.

He further stressed that expenditure of the country should be controlled, while means of income should be developed.