Oct 30, Colombo: President Mahinda Rajapaksa held discussions on 2008 budget proposals with Sri Lankan artists at the Temple Trees yesterday evening.

Ministers Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya, Finance Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundara were also present at the discussions.

Senior actor Joe Abeywickrama and singer Dayaratne Ranatunga are greeted by the President here.

(Picture by Sudath Silva)