Addressing the SLFP May Day rally, he said the country was crushed by debt and loss-making entities.

He said all countries were extending support to revive the country and overcome poverty.

For the first time, the head of state has been invited to the G7 summit, said president Sirisena.

Referring to the federal call, he said that was nothing new as in the period from the 1940s to the 60s too, there were such calls, adding that what should be looked was as to why such a call was being made.

Thanking those who have made sacrifices in the political front and otherwise, the president said he would commit himself fully to serve the motherland.