The United National Party has refuted claims that the UNP has requested the formation of a national government to resolve the current financial crisis.
In a statement, the UNP said, neither the leader of the UNP former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe nor the Party has requested a National Government or the post of Prime Minister.
The UNP said instead the party request that political differences be put aside and a national policy be drafted so the crisis in the country can be solved.
Several media outlets in recent days reported that discussions are underway to form a national government while the post of Prime Minister may also be given to another individual.
