President to address the nation

Presidential Spokesperson Kingsley Ratnayake stated that President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is scheduled to make a special statement.

He was speaking to the Hiru News team regarding reports that were published in several national newspapers.

According to national media reports, the President will address the nation on the situation in the country, the economic situation in the country and the difficulties in closing down the country.

Meanwhile, the President will visit Kandy tomorrow to brief the Chief Prelates of Malwatta and Asgiriya on the situation in the country, the reports said.

When contacted by the Hiru News team Presidential Spokesperson Kingsley Ratnayake stated that the date and time of the President's statement will be announced will be announced.