A delegation from the SLFP has held discussions with SLPP Presidential candidate former Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa.

The delegation comprising Mahinda Amaraweera, Dayasiri Jayasekera and Lasantha ALagiyawanna had discussed a number of matters with the former Defence Secretary, a source familiar with the discussions said.

The source said discussions were a part of the ongoing dialogue between the SLFP and the SLPP. The discussion, he added, took place with the concurrence of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Another round of discussion between the SLPP Presidential candidate and the SLFP delegation is expected to take place next week.