Former President Maithripala Sirisena says Sri Lanka can only be developed if the present government changes.
Speaking to media in Polonnaruwa after a meeting with the Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong, the former President said Sri Lanka can garner the support of foreign countries and organisations, only if an interim government is formed and a General Election is organised to form a new government.
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party Chairman said the country has fallen in all sectors including fertiliser supply, fuel shortages and food production.
The duo spoke of ways in which China can assist Sri Lanka to face the challenges brought about by the economic crisis.
Former President Sirisena pointed out that an all party interim government of 15 Ministers must be formed for the time being, after which a General Election must be worked off to seek the peoples mandate.
The former Head of State said his party will support all beneficial reforms introduced by the present government, while seated in the Opposition.
However the former President added that they abstained from voting for the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill, since his party did not agree to certain clauses.