The decision to ask the head of state to leave the position was made at a meeting of the heads of the parliamentary parties, and he agreed.
Against the backdrop of massive protests, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa agreed on Saturday, July 9, to resign. This was announced by Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Reuters wrote.
According to the spokesperson, the head of state informed him of his intention. The transfer of power must take place before July 13.
“The decision to step down on July 13 was made to ensure a peaceful transfer of power. Therefore, I urge the citizens to respect the law and remain calm,” Abeywardenu said.
At the same time, the Associated Press informed that the decision to ask the president to step down was made at a meeting of leaders of parliamentary parties, and he agreed.
It will be recalled that on July 9, thousands of protesters in Colombo stormed the police barricades and stormed the official residence of President Gotabai Rajapaksa. Footage of the happenings spread around the world.
In addition, according to media reports, demonstrators took the prime minister’s private residence and set it on fire.
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As reported, the cause of the protests in Sri Lanka, which have been happening for several months, has been the biggest financial crisis in decades.
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