Good to have experienced Opposition Leader - President

It is good for a country to have an experienced Leader of the Opposition, stated President Mahinda Rajapaksa responding to a question during a meeting yesterday with Editors of the print and electronic media, on his congratulating UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe on his re-appointment as party leader.

"It is good for democracy in a country to have an undivided Opposition," President Rajapaksa further stated.

He added both the country and the Government could benefit through the experience of a good Leader of the Opposition.

President Rajapaksa earlier this week congratulated Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe on being reappointed as the Leader of the UNP and also extended best wishes for his birthday. (PRIU)