Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Ramesh Pathirana says no discussion took place regarding the Yugadanavi agreement during yesterday’s Cabinet meeting.
Speaking during the weekly Cabinet decisions media briefing, when inquired on media reports claiming details of the agreement reached with a US firm pertaining to the Yugadanavi Power Plant cannot be revealed for two years, Co-Cabinet Spokesman Minister Ramesh Pathirana said such claims were false.
Minister Pathirana noted similar concerns were raised during the meeting held yesterday between the President and engineers of the Ceylon Electricity Board.
He added discussions in this regard will be held with CEB employees in future.
When inquired on whether the agreement was tabled before the Cabinet of Ministers, Minister Pathirana stated the relevant discussion was not held yesterday and is due to be held next week.
