rnrnCommenting on the impending maiden budget of the government, Pieris said budget will be presented in third week of March, followed by a shorter than usual Parliamentary debate in order to approve the provisions by April 11.
rnrnA Vote on Account will be presented to Parliament next week to approve funds for government expenditure for the period between end March and Parliamentary approval of the budget proposals.
rnrnSpeaking on the ongoing peace process, Peiris said everything humanly possible is been done to establish a permanent ceasation of hostilities agreement between government and LTTE, before the lapse of extended ceasefire on February 24.
rnrnNorwegian peace facilitators are currently preparing the initial draft of the cessation of hostilities agreement, with the representation from government and LTTE.
rnrnldblquote The critical success factor