President Mahinda Rajapakse states that it is the responsibility of all political parties that value democracy to participate in the parliamentary select committee appointed to solve the national issue.
The President expressed these views at the 5th Victory day celebrations that were held this morning in Matara.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa was welcomed by Prime Minister D M Jayarathna, Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Three Armed Forces Chiefs.
The national flag was hoisted by the President and the National anthem was sung followed by a moment of silence for the fallen heroes.