IMF Chief reaffirms support to President AKD

International Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva in a congratulatory letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reiterated the IMF’s readiness to assist the country through its future development and reform goals.  “We at the IMF greatly value the excellent engagement that we have had with Sri Lanka over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to assure …

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IMF Chief reaffirms support to President AKD

International Monetary Fund Chief Kristalina Georgieva in a congratulatory letter to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, reiterated the IMF’s readiness to assist the country through its future development and reform goals.  “We at the IMF greatly value the excellent engagement that we have had with Sri Lanka over the years. I would like to take this opportunity to assure …

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IMF Congratulates Newly Elected President

The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Mrs. Kristalina Georgieva, extended her congratulations to Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his election as the new President of Sri Lanka. In her special message, Mrs. Georgieva reaffirmed the IMF’s commitment to remaining a strong partner to Sri Lanka and expressed her hope to further strengthen the mutually beneficial relationship between …

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General Election on November 14

The Extraordinary Gazette notification issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolving the Parliament of Sri Lanka effective from midnight today (24), has been published by the Department of Government Printing. The proclamation dissolves Parliament with effect from midnight today and summons the new Parliament to meet on the November 21, 2024. It has also fixed November 14, 2024 as the …

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New Cabinet appointed

 A three-member Cabinet has been appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said. Ministry of Defence, Finance, Economic Development, Policy Formulation, Planning and Tourism, Energy, Agriculture, Land, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources come under President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya was sworn in as Minister of Justice, Public Administration,  Provincial Councils, Local …

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New Secretaries appointed for 15 ministries – PMD

New Secretaries have been appointed for 15 ministries, including key roles such as the Secretary to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet Secretary, according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). The full list of appointments is as follows: 1. Mr. G.P. Saputantri – Secretary to the Prime Minister 2. Mr. W.M.D.J. Fernando – Cabinet Secretary 3. Mr. K.D.S. Ruwanchandra – …

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President Visits Kandy to Seek Blessings from Sacred Tooth Relic and Religious Leaders

Honourable President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (23) paid homage to the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth Relic) and received blessings. Upon his arrival at the Dalada Maligawa, the President was ceremonially welcomed by the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa Nilanga Dela. Following this, the Maha Sangha chanted Seth Pirith and offered blessings to the President, who took part …

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Together, Let’s Build Our Nation

Honourable Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as the 9th Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka today (23). He was ceremonially sworn in before Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. Following the swearing in ceremony, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the nation; “The most fundamental aspect of democracy in our country is …

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