Sri Lanka's President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Beijing to meet China's President Xi Jinping. Both leaders signed a series of cooperation agreements, one month after the Sri Lankan President visited India after winning the election last September. China has been trying to expand its influence in Sri Lanka for years, but New Delhi has been constantly raising its concerns with Colombo. Can Anura Kumara Dissanayake navigate through the India-China rivalry?

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Meets Xi Jinping: India watches cautiously

Sri Lanka's newly elected Parliament has convened, with the Speaker and other key officials elected. The session marks the beginning of the country's next legislative term.

Sri Lanka's New Parliament Convened, Speaker & Others Elected

Sri Lanka on Thursday (Nov. 14) voted in snap parliamentary elections, in which the new leftist President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's party is expected to solidify its mandate for economic reforms in the wake of a severe national crisis.

Sri Lanka: 17.1 million vote in snap elections as President Dissanayake seeks stronger mandate

Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday (Nov 10) vowed to return land currently controlled by state agencies to Tamils in the country’s war-affected north and east.

Sri Lanka's President Dissanayake pledges to return state-grabbed lands to Tamils

Sri Lanka’s new government on Tuesday (Oct 8) allowed a Chinese navy ship to dock in Colombo, a move likely to raise eyebrows in New Delhi. The move came despite Sri Lanka’s ban on foreign research vessels.

Prez Dissanayake’s ‘balanced approach’ under scrutiny as Colombo welcomes Chinese vessel

In his first meeting with the IMF in Colombo, newly elected Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a self-avowed Marxist, advocated for tax cuts on lower-income groups. Having won the September 21 election, he pledged to reverse steep tax hikes, raise public servant salaries, and renegotiate the bailout secured by his predecessor, Ranil Wickremesinghe, while committing to continue the IMF's four-year reform programme.

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Seeks IMF Deal Revisions, Eases Austerity

As Sri Lanka grapples with an economic crisis, the newly elected President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake is taking decisive steps to reshape the country's financial future. In a televised address...president Dissanayake called for immediate talks with the IMF regarding a crucial $2.9 billion bailout.

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Urges Immediate Talks With IMF

Sri Lanka faces the prospect of holding two elections within a year, raising concerns about the financial strain on the country’s already struggling economy. As political leaders debate the necessity of both presidential and parliamentary polls, many question whether Colombo can afford the costs amid ongoing economic challenges and recovery efforts.

Sri Lanka Elections: Two Elections In A Year, Can Colombo Afford It? | WION Race To Power

Sri Lanka's newly elected president Anura Kumara Dissanayake made his first national address. He has said that the priority is to stabilize the economy and also said that his government intends to continue with the current Loan program with the international monetary fund and also focus on debt restructuring. Watch in for more details!

Sri Lanka President Dissanayake Addresses The Nation, Says 'Will Focus On Stabilising The Economy'

In a decisive action shortly after taking office, Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has dissolved Parliament and announced snap elections to be held within a month. This move aims to fulfill his campaign promise of enacting change in the country's long-standing political landscape dominated by established political families. Dissanayake's decision marks a significant step towards reshaping Sri Lanka's governance and addressing the demand for political reform.

Sri Lanka's Newly-Elected President Dissolves Parliament, Announces Snap Elections

Sri Lanka’s newly sworn-in President, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has vowed to bring "cleaner" politics to the nation in his inauguration speech, promising to tackle corruption and uphold transparency.

Sri Lanka Elections: Anura Kumara Dissanayake Makes A Bold Start

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’s Economic Woes Shape Elections as Dissanayake Wins

Sri Lanka has chosen its next President in Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a leader whose political fortunes have changed after the 2022 economic meltdown. Watch to know more.

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