Emotional Farewell: Wickremesinghe Hands Over Sri Lanka to Anura Dissanayake

Outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe bids farewell to the Sri Lankan presidency after 26 months, handing over to president-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Wickremesinghe reflects on his tenure, emphasizing economic recovery efforts and expressing hope for continued progress. Dissanayake, the country's first Marxist head of state, faces the challenge of navigating economic reforms.

In an emotional farewell, President Ranil Wickremesinghe handed over the reins of Sri Lanka to president-elect Anura Kumara Dissanayake, marking the end of his 26-month tenure.

Wickremesinghe, who came to power during a severe economic crisis, reflected on his efforts to stabilize the nation, which included securing an IMF bailout.

President-elect Dissanayake, the first Marxist leader to head Sri Lanka, now faces the formidable task of addressing ongoing economic reforms in the cash-strapped country.

(With inputs from agencies.)