(-Colombo, November 26, 2024-) This afternoon (26) at JVP headquarters in Pelawatta, Battaramulla, Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens and JVP General Secretary Tilwin Silva met. Australian Deputy Commissioner Lalita Kapoor, Second Secretary of the Australian High Commission Matthew Lord and Research and Information Officer Trivan Annakkarage were present at the event. Views were exchanged on […]
(-Colombo, November 26, 2024-)
This afternoon (26) at JVP headquarters in Pelawatta, Battaramulla, Australian High Commissioner Paul Stephens and JVP General Secretary Tilwin Silva met.
Australian Deputy Commissioner Lalita Kapoor, Second Secretary of the Australian High Commission Matthew Lord and Research and Information Officer Trivan Annakkarage were present at the event.
Views were exchanged on the current economic, social and political situation in the country.
(-Colombo, November 25, 2024-) A group of Chinese government representatives including the Deputy Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese Ambassador met with the JVP leaders at the JVP headquarters yesterday (24) afternoon. JVP General Secretary Comrade Tilvin Silva and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation […]
(-Colombo, November 25, 2024-)
A group of Chinese government representatives including the Deputy Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese Ambassador met with the JVP leaders at the JVP headquarters yesterday (24) afternoon. JVP General Secretary Comrade Tilvin Silva and Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Comrade Bimal Ratnayake participated in the event.
Attention was drawn to the long-standing political friendship between the Communist Party of China and the JVP and the future work of the government.
Meanwhile, the Chinese delegation also met with the Secretary of the National People’s Power, Specialist Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe, and a group of National People’s Power MPs elected to the government.
(-Colombo, November 18, 2024-) The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance Sri Lanka’s economic recovery within the context of the mandate. Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and the IMF delegation met with President Dissanayake and key ministers of the newly-formed government at […]
(-Colombo, November 18, 2024-)
The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance Sri Lanka’s economic recovery within the context of the mandate. Senior Mission Chief Peter Breuer and the IMF delegation met with President Dissanayake and key ministers of the newly-formed government at the Presidential Secretariat today (18), to discuss the next steps in the IMF program.
The IMF team congratulated the President and his government on their decisive electoral victory, expressing optimism about the collaboration. President Dissanayake, in turn, underscored his administration’s responsibility to uphold the people’s mandate, emphasizing that the success of the IMF program hinges on rebuilding public trust in governance.
Highlighting his government’s commitment to addressing the pressing needs of the people, President Dissanayake urged the IMF to maintain a balanced approach that considers the hardships faced by citizens. He assured that under his leadership, social spending allocations would be utilized effectively, with priority given to combating child poverty and malnutrition and providing better support for differently abled individuals.
The IMF delegation noted that allocations for social spending under the previous administration had not been fully utilized, prompting President Dissanayake to pledge proactive measures to ensure efficient allocation and utilization of resources.
Governance and anti-corruption were also central to the discussions. The President reiterated his administration’s commitment to the fight against corruption, a key component of the mandate granted by the people. He assured the IMF team that his government would implement stringent laws to enhance the legislative and institutional structures to uphold transparency and accountability.
The meeting marked a positive step forward in the collaboration between the government and the IMF, laying the groundwork for a coordinated effort toward economic recovery and long-term stability.
(-Colombo, November 18, 2024-) The Cabinet Comprises 21 Members The new cabinet of the National People’s Power (NPP) government was sworn in today (18) before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat. The cabinet comprises 21 ministers, with President Dissanayake assuming responsibility for the portfolios of Defence, Finance, Planning, and Digital Economy. Dr. Harini […]
(-Colombo, November 18, 2024-)
The Cabinet Comprises 21 Members
The new cabinet of the National People’s Power (NPP) government was sworn in today (18) before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat.
The cabinet comprises 21 ministers, with President Dissanayake assuming responsibility for the portfolios of Defence, Finance, Planning, and Digital Economy.
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya took the oath as the Prime Minister, and the list of cabinet ministers is as follows:
01 President Anura Kumara Dissanayake Minister of Defence
Minister of Finance
Planning and Digital Economy
02 Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education
03 Mr. Vijitha Herath Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism
04 Prof. Chandana Abeyratne Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, Local Government
05 Attorney Harshana Nanayakkara Minister of Justice, and National Integration
06 Ms. Sarojani Savithri Paulraj Minister of Women and Child Affairs
07 Mr. K.D. Lalkantha Minister of Agriculture, Lands, Livestock and Irrigation
08 Mr. Anura Karunathilake Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing
09 Mr. Ramalingam Chandrasekar Minister of Fisheries, Aquatic and Ocean Resources
10 Prof. Upali Pannilage Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment
11 Mr. Sunil Handunneththi Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development
12 Mr. Ananda Wijepala Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs
13 Mr. Bimal Rathnayake Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation
14 Prof. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs
15 Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa Minister of Health and Media
16 Mr. Samantha Vidyarathna Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure
17 Mr. Sunil Kumara Gamage Minister Youth Affairs and Sports
18 Mr. Wasantha Samarasingha Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development
19 Prof. Chrishantha Abeysena Minister of Science and Technology
20 Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando Minister of Labour
21 Eng. Kumara Jayakody Minister of Energy
22 Dr. Dhammika Patabandi Minister of Environment
Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President also attended the swearing-in ceremony.
(-Colombo, November 15, 2024-)
(-Colombo, November 15, 2024-)
(-Colombo, November 14, 2024-) “A political culture that unites all provinces—North, South, East, and West—will be created” – Says the President after casting his vote President Anura Kumara Dissanayake cast his vote this morning (14) at the Abeysingharamaya, Panchikawaththa, Maradana, in the 2024 General Election, which is being held to elect members of parliament for […]
(-Colombo, November 14, 2024-)
“A political culture that unites all provinces—North, South, East, and West—will be created”
– Says the President after casting his vote
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake cast his vote this morning (14) at the Abeysingharamaya, Panchikawaththa, Maradana, in the 2024 General Election, which is being held to elect members of parliament for Sri Lanka’s 10th parliament.
After casting his vote, President Dissanayake spoke to the media, expressing his expectation that the National People’s Power (NPP) would secure strong parliamentary representation.
He emphasized that the country could progress with a new political culture, which could be fostered by establishing a strong parliament capable of passing populist acts and laws.
Furthermore, President Dissanayake highlighted that the NPP aims to create a political culture that unites all provinces—North, South, East, and West—under one government.
The President also remarked that the people of Sri Lanka desire the peaceful democratic freedom established after the presidential election victory to continue through all future elections. He noted that the NPP government has ensured a peaceful election campaign, marking a significant shift in the history of Sri Lankan elections. He stressed that this should become the lasting political culture of the nation.
A total of 8,361 candidates are contesting for 196 parliamentary seats in this general election, with 29 seats to be filled through the national list.
