President chief guest at UNP Anniversary

President Maithripala Sirisena will be the Chief Guest at the ruling United National Party's 69th Anniversary, being celebrated at the party headquarters 'Sirikotha' in Pitakotte, today (September 6). According to event organizers, the President's participation in the party event, signals a new political culture that reflects consensus building. The anniversary program is scheduled to start at 9.30 a.m. and continue for several hours. The main event will be at 'Sirikotha', Media Minister Gayantha Karunathilake said.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, newly appointed ministers and parliamentarians, leaders and deputy leaders, organizers from electorates of the United National Party and a large number of party members are expected to attend the event, Minister Karunathilake said.

(DY)