Sri Lanka has appointed a new Defence Secretary, Sampath, a veteran who served in the country’s civil war. Notably, he was previously blacklisted by the former government. This significant appointment marks a new chapter in Sri Lanka's defense leadership as the nation navigates its security challenges.

Sri Lanka Elections: President Anura Kumara Elects New Defence Minister

Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as Sri Lanka's new president, securing 5.74 million votes in a tightly contested runoff. Dissanayake, 55, ran on a platform of clean governance and tackling corruption, appealing to voters frustrated by the economic hardship and austerity measures imposed during Wickremesinghe’s tenure.

Sri Lanka Elections: Dissanayake Promises Economic Reforms

Sri Lanka’s new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has taken office with a pledge to usher in "clean" politics, as the nation grapples with recovery from its worst economic crisis. A left-leaning leader, Dissanayake positions himself as a disruptor of the status quo, with his victory signaling a public rejection of the corruption and cronyism that have long troubled the country.

Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New President

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Sri Lanka Elections: President Anura Kumara Elects New Defence Minister

Sri Lanka Elections: Dissanayake Promises Economic Reforms

Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Sworn In As Sri Lanka's New President