Sri Lanka, Sept. 1 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his gratitude to all factions who stood by him from the time of his arrest to his hospitalisation.

Issuing a special statement to media today (01), he stated that he is thankful to everyone who supported him through social media and other means from the moment he was taken into custody.

The former President further mentioned in his statement that he intends to meet with all those parties at a later stage.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, was discharged from the hospital on Friday (29).

The 76-year-old was rushed to the intensive care unit of the National Hospital ...