Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has informed the two warring groups within the UNP that he is ready to engage with both factions to reach a solution.

Two discussions in this regard had been held at the former Speaker's personal residence in Bambalaptiya, his media unit said in a statement.

The former Speaker said he had been requested by both groups to intervene in the current crisis and work towards a solution.

Jayasuriya had told both groups that he would mediate in finding a solution if both parties had a genuine need to resolve the current crisis.