Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In as Sri Lanka's Ninth President, Aims to Revive Economy

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was inaugurated as Sri Lanka's ninth president on Monday. The new leader, from the National People's Power party, aims to revitalize the country's economy and eradicate corruption. Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya administered the oath at the Presidential Secretariat. Dissanayake defeated Sajith Premadasa in the recent election.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake was inaugurated as Sri Lanka's ninth president on Monday, amid expectations that he will strengthen the country's economy and tackle corruption.

The 56-year-old leader, affiliated with the Marxist Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna party's broader coalition, National People's Power (NPP), took the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya at the Presidential Secretariat.

Dissanayake emerged victorious over his nearest competitor, Sajith Premadasa of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), in Saturday's election. His presidency is seen as a new chapter for Sri Lanka's political landscape.

(With inputs from agencies.)