Sri Lanka's New Leadership Era: Dissanayake's Strategic Reappointments

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reconfirmed his leadership team by reappointing Harini Amarasuriya as Prime Minister. This move follows his coalition's victory in the general election, securing 159 out of 225 parliamentary seats. Veteran legislator Vijitha Herath was reappointed as Foreign Affairs Minister.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Colombo | Updated: 18-11-2024 10:59 IST | Created: 18-11-2024 10:18 IST
Sri Lanka's New Leadership Era: Dissanayake's Strategic Reappointments
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In a strategic move following his coalition's recent electoral victory, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reappointed Harini Amarasuriya as the nation's Prime Minister.

The leftist coalition, led by Dissanayake, secured a substantial majority in the parliament, winning 159 out of the 225 available seats.

Vijitha Herath, a seasoned legislator, has also been reaffirmed as the Minister for Foreign Affairs, stabilizing Sri Lanka's leadership team amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indian Ocean region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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