Sri Lanka, Jan. 31 -- UNP General Secretary Thalatha Athukorale stated that the objective of the ongoing discussions between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is to finalise a common nomination list for the Provincial Council Elections.

Addressing a media briefing in Kandy yesterday (30), Athukorale mentioned that discussions between the two parties have reached a successful stage, though leadership and party symbol-related matters have not yet been addressed. She also hinted at the possibility of contesting the Provincial Council Elections under a common symbol.

"The issues of leadership and party symbol can be sorted out later. These discussions are happening within a faction of the UNP itself. The S...