Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe would head this committee comprising party leaders, according to the Minister of Buddhasasana and Wayamba Development Gamini jayawickrema Perera.

He noted that this committee has been appointed with the intention of expediting the implementation of the essential cabinet papers and to avoid any clash with the President.

The first Cabinet meeting for the New Year is scheduled for the day after tomorrow under the patronage of the President at the Presidential Secretariat.